REFUGEE CASE MANAGER/EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

IMMIGRANT SERVICES – AMITYVILLE

We are always looking for individuals to join the mission of Catholic Charities and offer “Care With Dignity……Life With Hope.”

Position Description:

We are seeking a caring, experienced Refugee Case Manager/Employment Counselor to assist clients in their resettlement phase by acclimating them to communities, advocating for services, addressing employment needs, and assuring that all required documentation has been completed and submitted according to contract requirements.A full benefits package accompanies this position including earned time off (vacation, personal, sick), 18 paid holidays, health/dental, free life insurance, and a retirement savings program.

Responsibilities:
➢ Support clients to help acclimate and orient them to their new surroundings. Arrange for housing, assist with school enrollment for their children and ensure a smooth process of resettlement.
➢ Conduct initial client intakes including assessing medical histories, skill levels, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes, and determine needed support services.
➢ Contact governmental agencies to assist clients in obtaining healthcare and social services.
➢ Collect, prepare and submit all required program documentation regarding client and contract outcomes.Maintain case files and documentation. Submit written reports as required.
➢ Prepare Individual Employment Plans by collaborating with clients and identifying employment goals, interim achievement objectives, and services. Assist with finding employment opportunities.
➢ Develop, recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate to the fullest extent in their own education/employment placement and retention process.
➢ Act as client liaison/client advocate, both within Catholic Charities and/or with outside organizations, regarding education, healthcare, housing, immigration issues, legal issues, etc.

Requirements:
➢ Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience. Social Worker preferred.
➢ At least 1 yr. of experience in human services field. Knowledge and an understanding of human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and victims of human trafficking helpful.
➢ Bilingual: English + Spanish, French or Ukrainian required.
➢ Valid and clean NYS driver’s license, insurance and personal transportation. Must be able to pick up clients at airport when necessary.

A complete list of our job opportunities can be found on our website at: www.catholiccharities.cc/careers

Catholic Charities of Long Island - An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• what hourly salary are you seeking?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• human services: 1 year (Required)
• refugee and/or human trafficking: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual English + Spanish, French or Ukranian (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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