Case Manager I - Employment

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington•Manassas, VA

7d•$24•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities seeks to implement the Church's mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. In addition to a purpose-based work environment, Catholic Charities offers a generous benefit package including medical plans, generous holiday leave, paid Family Medical Leave, flexible work options, career development, Diocesan tuition reimbursement, retirement plans and much more. Case Manager I – Employment (Temporary – Six Month Appointment) Ministry: Newcomers MRS Primary Office: Manassas Hours per Week: 40 Hours non-exempt Staff Supervisor: Employment Lead Telework Available: Hybrid 1 day, Friday, after 90 days of training Starting Hourly Rate: $24.14 Office Hours: 9-5 Position Description: The Case Manager I-Employment Specialist of Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, Migration & Refugee Services, assists and prepares refugees and asylees to become self-sufficient through employment. Working under the Refugee Support Services Employment Program he/she is responsible for fulfilling all contractual obligations of the state-funded grant. This role is contingent on grant funding.

Requirements

Effective oral and written communication skills
Bilingual English and 1 other language spoken by clients: Ukrainian, Dari, Pashtu, Arabic, Spanish, Amharic.
Flexible to work irregular hours.
Willingness to uphold Catholic social teaching in the workplace
Fluency in Microsoft office, excel, & other relevant software; strong presentation skills.
Ability to learn new tasks and procedures, comply with processes, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
Associates degree with 3-5 years’ experience required or bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred.
Previous experience in a culturally diverse environment, 2 years refugee resettlement experience preferred.
Must possess a valid US driver’s license, have a good driving record (including 3+ positive points on the VA Motor Vehicle Record), and have at least three years of US driving experience. Willing to drive clients.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a culturally diverse environment, 2 years refugee resettlement experience preferred.
Associates degree with 3-5 years’ experience required or bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct program orientation, intake, and assessment for clients; develop individual employment plans and provide case management to remove barriers to self-sufficiency.
Enroll clients into ESL classes & vocational trainings to increase employability.
Connect clients with job opportunities.
Prepares clients to enter the workforce within 90 days of arrival. Provide services to include orientation to the job market, skills assessment, career guidance, resume development, job application assistance, job referrals, interview preparation, job placement and follow up.
Educate clients about resources available in the community, including public benefits; make internal and external referrals to support client self-sufficiency and integration.
Educate clients about legal documents required for work, provide referrals for adjustment of status and naturalization.
In alignment with agency standards, document all services in case notes, and maintain required eligibility documentation; enter client data into agency databases in accordance with grant requirements.
Provide services within the required timelines.
Develop new employer and training provider partnerships.
Attend regular supervision meetings, case consultations, contribute toward crisis mitigation strategies.
Follows all agency policies & procedures.
Other job-related duties as assigned.