Coordinator

Job Summary

Accompaniment Coordinator, Immigrant & Refugee Ministry
Job Summary
The Accompaniment Program is a way to walk with immigrants and show support and
solidarity as they go through their immigration process. The purpose of Accompaniment is
not to speak for the immigrant, but to be there to observe the interaction with the
Immigration Official and to assist if needed.
The Accompaniment Coordinator is a 20-hour/week position that will report to the
Immigration & Refugee Ministry Coordinator. The Accompaniment Coordinator will manage
the Accompaniment Program by organizing and training volunteer teams to attend
government appointments (i.e. ISAP1, ICE2) with immigrants.
 

Job Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:
● Volunteer Management
o Assist with onboarding:
▪ Assist volunteers through the application process
▪ Setup interview with the coordinator
▪ Ensure volunteers complete Prevent and Protect trainings and
background check
o Scheduling volunteers:
▪ For accompaniment appointments
▪ Special Events
o Create a database for volunteers
● Facilitate quarterly trainings to recruit new volunteers for accompaniment
● Manage community requests for accompaniment
● Organize and track all ISAP, ICE, and USCIS3 appointments
● Coordinate accompaniment teams (including an interpreter, note taker, driver (as
needed) and clergy) to accompany each immigrant to an appointment
● Communicate with immigrant to ensure they have the necessary information
● Participate in Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN) meetings to create
relationships with other organizations
3 USCIS – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2 ICE - Immigration Customs and Enforcement
1 ISAP - Intensive Supervision Appearance Program
● Make referrals to assist immigrants as needed
Requirements:
● Committed to living Catholic social teaching, especially regarding immigrants and
refugees
● Good written and spoken communication
● Bilingual in Spanish and English
● Organized and ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
● Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Preferred, Experience Related to the following:
● Involvement with immigrants or exchange students or travel abroad.
● Training, public speaking, presentations to a group.
● Organizing an event, a project or a trip.

Immigrant & Refugee Ministry
3310 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Honoring the dignity of each person, the Immigrant and Refugee Ministry creates bridges of
solidarity as it welcomes, advocates for, and empowers immigrants.

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