Refugee Case Worker
2 weeks ago
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Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
World Relief seeks a Refugee Case Worker. This position has responsibility for providing case management primarily to newly arriving refugee and immigrant families, including providing initial resettlement services, ongoing cultural adjustment support, orientations, referrals, and mediation services. The Refugee Case Worker will work closely with community organizations, churches, landlords, and service providers to promote successful community integration. This position is based in Chicago and requires visits to refugee families primarily in northern Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
**Role & Responsibilities**:
- _ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
**Client Services**
**Ensure provision of timely and appropriate services to newly arriving refugee families during their first 90 days post-arrival in accordance with program guidelines. Service provision includes**:
- Ensure that clients promptly receive health screenings, enroll in public aid benefits, receive necessary documentation, secure internet access, obtain clothing & household items, and are enrolled in English classes
- Conduct home visits and assessments with refugee families
- Provide initial and on-going orientations to life in the United States as well as assist in creating an initial budget pre
- and post-employment Conduct additional screenings and follow-up evaluations for cases with minors traveling alone
- Coordinate interdepartmentally on resettlement details including furniture provision, basic needs and grocery provisioning, utilities connections, airport reception, and transportation.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment with each refugee, develop individual service plans, and facilitate connections to appropriate services
- Ensure continued provision of appropriate services to immigrant families following their initial resettlement.
- Provide education/orientation to clients around paying housing and utility bills and connect clients to financial resources when appropriate. Provide mediation services between refugees and outside entities (i.e., neighbors, landlords, volunteers, service providers, etc.)
**Administrative Responsibilities**
- Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records
- Manage details and arrangements necessary for newly arrived refugee cases to ensure proper resettlement
- Request checks from the finance department and ensure clients receive funds in a timely manner
- Actively participate in department meetings, staff development opportunities, program trainings, community activities, and organizational events
- Provide supervision and accountability for department interns
- Collaborate with volunteers and Volunteer Services staff to support the work of volunteers engaging with clients to meet the goals of the client’s service plan
- Other duties as assigned
**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**:
- Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and ability to work independently.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records
- Strong mediation and problem-solving skills
- Direct-service experience with immigrant populations preferred
- Cross-cultural experience and/or knowledge of the refugee/immigrant experience
- Excellent communication skills with people of varying English levels
- Fluency in Rohingya, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, or French is desired
- MSW or BSW preferred
- Understanding of social service provision in Illinois and Chicago
- Comfortable working in a team environment
**Requirements**:
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
- MS Office skills required
- Valid driver’s license, and ability/willingness to drive 15-passenger van required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
**World Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours + per week)**:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Offer 16 company Paid Holidays + 4 additional Personal days per year
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time
- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)
- FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care, & Commuter Funding
- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, an
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