Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025798

World Relief•Chicago, IL

6d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide case management services to immigrant families including services such as applying for public benefits, accessing medical care, assisting children to enroll in school, providing referrals to external organizations, and ongoing community orientation. 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.

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 Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic preferred due to client/community needs)
Valid driver’s license, and ability/willingness to drive minivan and/or 15-passenger van required
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and ability to work independently
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment
Knowledge of the immigrant experience highly preferred
Strong mediation and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and relational skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through on projects and assignments
Experience and/or training in working with traumatized populations or trauma informed care
Desire to engage the local church in partnership with our service to asylum seekers
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem solve, and exercise critical thinking skills
Willingness to advocate on behalf of clients with service providers, and governmental organizations

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments with immigrant families to assess needs and barriers, and to facilitate connections to appropriate services for meeting identified needs.
Assist asylum seeking families in accessing and understanding public benefits such as Medicaid, All Kids, VTTC and WIC.
Orient participants to the healthcare system including making appointments, arranging transportation, and communicating important information to physicians.
Provide education/orientation to families regarding their new surroundings in the city of Chicago.
Assist immigrants in scheduling and attending appointments with social service and medical providers, at times providing transportation.
Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records.
Actively participate in department meetings and program trainings.
Other duties as assigned.