Case Manager I - Youth

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington•Manassas, VA

1d•$24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Support Specialist of the Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (CCDA), Migration and Refugee Services Program (MRS), assists refugee students in all applicable geographical areas under the Virginia Refugee Student Achievement Project (VRSAP). The CCDA MRS Youth Support Specialist works closely with the student and family to ensure that students receive needed assistance in all areas of their life, with a focus on academics and social adjustment. The CCDA MRS Youth Support Specialist provides orientation on the U.S. school system to refugee parents and serves as a liaison between parents, children and schools. This role is contingent on grant funding.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally both internally, and to clients and external agencies.
Fluency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
Associate degree with 3-5 years’ experience required or bachelor’s degree in social services field 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

Knowledge of refugee resettlement preferred.
Previous experience in a culturally diverse environment, 2 years refugee resettlement preferred.
Experience with and knowledge of area Public Schools.

Responsibilities

Provide new families with orientation to the school system, provide language-appropriate resources to ensure clear communication.
Enroll students in school after arrival including testing, school registration appointments, assisting with the completion of school physicals, and immunizations as needed.
Attend school events, to include first day of school to support student with acclimation to U.S. public school system.
Organize and facilitate VRSAP activities such as the annual banquet and other student activities.
Monitor academic progress of students by obtaining teacher progress reports, ESOL levels, attendance reports, guidance counselor evaluations, and grades.
Match students to existing tutoring resources (volunteers, community centers, school programs) in their neighborhoods.
Educate school personnel about refugee students and the issues facing them (as well as cultural considerations).
Maintain regular contact and communication with schools, school clinics, and parents regarding refugee student health concerns.
Encourage refugee parents to play an active role in their children’s education.
Conduct collaboration meetings regarding student concerns.
Maintain refugee student database per grant standard.
Commitment to mission, goals, and services of Catholic Charities
Willing to represent Catholic Charities/MRS at conferences, trainings, and meetings in the community, particularly within the school system.
Create cooperative and positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and US Ties.
Other job-related duties as assigned