Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and outgoing Caseworker to join our team. In this role you will provide support to our deaf refugees immigrants and asylees ensuring they have all the information and resources they need to perform their best. Your responsibilities will include assisting them with navigating for needed services phone calls scheduling appointments ensuring and language access The ideal candidate is highly organized with excellent written and signing communication skills and a friendly caring demeanor.
Essential Responsibilities
Conducts intakes and assessments to determine eligibility for services.
Assists in identifying client goals desires and needs for community integration.
Provides language and accessibility advocacy to obtain needed assistance.
Advocates with and for client access to health and service-related providers.
Completes maintains and secures client reporting and tracking system.
Networks with community-wide entities to support effective client navigation.
Confers with necessary natural support systems to ensure engagement.
Additional responsibilities deemed necessary to the agencys functioning and operations.
Key Competencies: Deaf and International cultural awareness knowledge and sensitivity; Effective receptive and expressive communication skills; Organization and planning skills; Interpersonal and networking skills Writing and presentation skills; Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Key Expectations: Possess a valid drivers license and have access to a vehicle; Must reside within Monroe County. Possess own mobile phone with ISP plan; Flexibility in working hours and availability for emergencies and events including occasional evenings and weekends.
Education and Experience: BSW or related field with 3 years of experience preferred. Familiarity with government benefits regulations and/or re-settlement programs is helpful. Must demonstrate native-like fluency in American Sign Language.
Status: Full-time Hourly & Nonexempt Reports to Caseworker Coordinator.
Yearly Salary range: $45000 - $50000
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.