Case Manager
Job Summary
Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someones life. Imagine knowing your efforts willbenefitboth your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether youre in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns grant reports or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food a voice and a safe place to call home.
The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive case management services that empower newcomers to successfully integrate into their communities. By delivering individualized support connecting clients to essential resources andfacilitatingaccess to higher levels of care when needed the Case Manager plays a critical role in helping refugees achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
- Provide in-depth case management services to refugees SIV holders and other ORR-eligible newcomers.
- Collaborate withotherprogramteamto ensure coordinated and seamless service delivery.
- Work with clients to develop individualized achievable service plans and support them in navigating resources and programs to address barriers to resettlement and self-sufficiency.
- Advocate on behalf of clients with local service providers and community agencies to strengthen referral systems and ensureequitableaccess to services.
- Build andmaintainrelationships with health and mental health providers to expand access and improve culturally responsive care for clients.
- Provide technicalassistanceand cultural competency trainings to service providers to enhance their capacity to serve populations.
- Explore and develop tailored programming and innovative opportunities to support families facing unique challenges in their resettlement journey.
- Conduct regular assessments andmonitorclient progress to ensure goals are met resources areutilizedeffectively and service plans are updated as needed.
- Organize workshops and group sessions for clients to promote stability health and wellness with topics such as literacy stress management self-care womens health and family well-being.
- Ensureaccurateandtimelycase file documentation and data entryin accordance withprogram and compliance requirements.
- Travel regularly within the service delivery area for home visits agency meetings and provider coordination.
- Activelyparticipatein team meetings training and staff development activities to strengthen program delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- 3-4years experience working with refugees or immigrants andpreviouscase management experience.
Other Skills:
- Strongly preferred that candidates are bilingual in English and a refugee language.
- The successful candidate must be computer literate withproficiencyin MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet applications.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills are.
- Excellent communication skills are essential including an ability to communicate in a trauma-informed positive caring and professional mannerdemonstratingrespect and empathy.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
The job will require reference checks standard criminal background checks and motor vehicle background checks.
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
- 14 Official Holidays
- 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Required Experience:
Manager
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