Program Manager, Immigration

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Since inception in 2004, BI Incorporated has operated ISAP for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). ISAP is an essential part of ERO, providing intensive supervision of individuals in immigration proceedings. The program achieves positive results by combining comprehensive case management with proven supervision technology. In addition, BI maintains an extensive list of community-based partners to provide critical assistance for participants' basic life needs.

With consistent positive outcomes, ISAP continues to grow and evolve, serving an ever-increasing number of participants.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• United States citizenship required.
• At least two (2) years of case management experience in an Alternatives to Detention immigration program is required.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a similar position is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with multi-cultural clients.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with employees, community contacts, government officials and clients. Ability to interpret and articulate rules, orders, instructions and materials. Ability to compose reports.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and even temperament.
• Ability to maintain self-control in stressful situations, such as interpersonal confrontations or emergencies.
• Ability to defuse hostile or unstable situations.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving ability.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to deal with multicultural contacts with sensitivity.
• Basic knowledge of immigration laws, regulations and procedures.
• Valid drivers' license required.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to interpret electronic monitoring messages and daily summary reports.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain a suitability determination.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must have lived in the U.S. three (3) of the last (5) years (military and study abroad included).

Summary:

Responsible for operational and financial oversight of an Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) office in compliance with contractual obligations. Maintains frequent and timely communication with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) representatives and with community-based organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and directs all activity in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and supervision of ISAP programs, services and employees.
• Manages all employees assigned to an ISAP office. Management responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures that programs function in a manner that satisfies contractual obligations. Develops timely and accurate reports on the status of program operations.
• Develops and implements strategies and action plans that will enable the office to achieve its operational and financial objectives.
• Serves as the local point of contact with the DHS/ICE. Maintains frequent and productive liaison with the DHS/ICE,…