Job Title: Data Management Assistant

Classification: Full time | Non-Exempt

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Department: Legal Department

Reports to: Managing DOJ Representative

Location: Hybrid: Telecommute and CARECEN’s Los Angeles office

Job Summary: The Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) seeks a full-time, bilingual Data Management Assistant to support RepresentLA (formerly Los Angeles Justice Fund) program administration. CARECEN is the Program Administrator for the Affirmative/Vulnerable Populations Pillar of the RepresentLA program. The Data Management Assistant will help support data management for RepresentLA. The Data Management Assistant will work closely with the RepresentLA team, which includes program lead partners, legal services providers (LSPs), local government, and community partners. The Data Management Assistant will be responsible for maintaining and compiling data and assisting with the submission of reports to Los Angeles County and City officials. The Data Management Assistant reports to the Managing DOJ Representative.

Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Compile and assist in the preparation of data and metrics reporting to ensure LSP compliance with RepresentLA deliverables, including data collection, and monthly reports
• Ensure all data necessary to comply with reporting requirements is properly recorded to comply with Los Angeles County requests for data submissions for their dashboard
• · Conduct ongoing data entry, compiling and maintaining internal RepresentLA data collection
• Communicate with LSPs to monitor completion of action items and solicit data-reporting as requested by Los Angeles County and City officials.
• Generate, analyze, and present data reports as requested by Los Angeles County and City officials.
• Assist in updating referrals form and tracking referrals to and from other legal, social, medical, and mental health service providers.
• Assist in tracking LSP service deliverables
• Assist drafting updates to CARECEN’s RepLA’s website and social media posts
• Assist in the development, editing, review, and publishing of program guidance and materials related to data and reporting disseminated to LSPs
• Assist in the oversight of program management for LSPs, including participating in onboarding, training, and technical assistance meetings with LSPs; planning and coordinating LSP convenings; coordinating and participating in meetings with Los Angeles County and City officials, and the Removal Defense Program Administrator and Lead Subcontractor; and assisting in coordinating site visits or audits set up Los Angeles County and City officials to evaluate LSPs.
• Conduct presentations and respond to media requests on relevant immigration issues and in furtherance of the RepresentLA program as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Managing DOJ Representative

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Excel
• Experience in data management systems preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/life experience.
• Broad knowledge of immigration law experience, including affirmative immigration remedies, strongly preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in spoken and written English & Spanish required.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact in an appropriate manner with a diverse group of individuals, including clients, representatives of government, foundations, English/Spanish media, and other grassroots organizations.
• Strong attention to detail, superb organizational skills, and effective time management skills required.
• Good working knowledge of local nonprofits and their respective service areas –OR- the ability to quickly learn & understand availability of nonprofit services, required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of CARECEN.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in a professional office environment. The position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Work is performed in a variety of work settings, including CARECEN’s offices. A hybrid work-from home and in-person model offered. The position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the union.

Classification & Work Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Office hours Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. The work schedule for this position is a 35-hour work week, equaling 7-hour workdays.

Responsibilities may involve some evening and weekend work and may require flexible schedules.

Travel Requirements

The position will be based in the CARECEN Los Angeles office. This position may require occasional travel to offsite meetings with local agencies and partner organizations. Mileage reimbursement is available when applicable.

Benefits

CARECEN offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Supplemental insurance and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan are also available. Paid time off is also provided along with 14 paid holidays.

Application Deadline

Candidates encouraged to apply immediately.

To Apply

Please email cover letter, resume, and at least three references to Sofia Gomez, sgomez@carecen- la.org. Candidates are urged to be specific regarding level of Spanish fluency in the cover letter. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Only those applicants who submit a complete application per these instructions will be considered. CARECEN will not consider applications through legal recruiting/staffing agencies. No inquiries or phone calls from applicants or legal recruiters please.

CARECEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, condition of physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, in accordance with requirements of Federal and State laws.