World Relief
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church.
The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
Job Summary
This position has responsibility for providing case management to refugee and immigrant families, including providing ongoing cultural adjustment support, orientations, referrals, and mediation services. The Immigrant Case Worker will work closely with community organizations, churches, landlords, and service providers to promote successful community integration. Role & Responsibilities
Ensure provision of timely and appropriate services to refugee and immigrant families to foster their ongoing integration. Conduct comprehensive assessments with clients, develop individual service plans, and facilitate connections to appropriate services. Coordinate interdepartmentally to provide wrap-around services. Provide education/orientation to clients around budgeting, paying housing and utility bills, and connect clients to financial resources when appropriate. Provide mediation services between clients and outside entities. Assist team in conducting workshops for educating clients and orienting them to life in the US. Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records. 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. Job 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 Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document MS Office skills required Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends Preferred Qualifications
Valid driver’s license, and ability/willingness to drive 15-passenger van preferred 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 MSW or BSW preferred Understanding of social service provision in Illinois and Chicago Comfortable working in a team environment Fluency in languages spoken by client populations preferred World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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This position has responsibility for providing case management to refugee and immigrant families, including providing ongoing cultural adjustment support, orientations, referrals, and mediation services. The Immigrant Case Worker will work closely with community organizations, churches, landlords, and service providers to promote successful community integration. Role & Responsibilities
Ensure provision of timely and appropriate services to refugee and immigrant families to foster their ongoing integration. Conduct comprehensive assessments with clients, develop individual service plans, and facilitate connections to appropriate services. Coordinate interdepartmentally to provide wrap-around services. Provide education/orientation to clients around budgeting, paying housing and utility bills, and connect clients to financial resources when appropriate. Provide mediation services between clients and outside entities. Assist team in conducting workshops for educating clients and orienting them to life in the US. Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records. 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. Job 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 Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document MS Office skills required Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends Preferred Qualifications
Valid driver’s license, and ability/willingness to drive 15-passenger van preferred 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 MSW or BSW preferred Understanding of social service provision in Illinois and Chicago Comfortable working in a team environment Fluency in languages spoken by client populations preferred World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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