Release Services Case Manager

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., is a

non-profit law firm which provides community education and legal representation to immigrant

adults, families, unaccompanied minors, individuals with mental health issues, and in cases

involving crimmigration. Esperanza has proudly provided legal services to immigrants and their

families in Southern California for over 15 years. More information is available at

www.esperanza-la.org.

Responsibilities :

Esperanza seeks a full-time Release Services Case Manager to work in our Representation

Program, specifically with the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP), pursuant to

the Franco-Gonzales v. Holder class action. Under this program, Esperanza provides services to

individuals with mental disabilities who are facing deportation and are unable to represent

themselves in court.

The Release Services Case Manager will assist the Representation Program for adults with

mental illness. Under the supervision of a Managing Attorney or a Case Management

Supervisor, the Release Services Case Manager will create post-release plans and implement

linkage and individual rehabilitation services to clients who have been found to be mentally

incompetent by an Immigration Judge. The Release Services Case Manager will work closely

with program attorneys to create placement plans, advocate for services, link clients to

community-based resources and ensure that placement goals are being met after release from

detention. The Release Services Case Manager will also conduct outreach services to promote

agency services.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field from an accredited or

state approved college or university required.

Preferred Qualifications :