Case Manager, Refugee Employment

Samaritas•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides. APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! This position has a pay rate of $44,888 _________________________________________________________________________________ Provides culturally and linguistically sensitive services to qualifying refugee/asylees.

Requirements

Do you live in Michigan?
Do you have experience assisting multi-cultural refugee populations to utilize services to support their employment & integration goals and at least one year of experience in case management with a Bachelor's degree in a human service related field?
You MUST BE bilingual and should ideally speak Spanish and/or French and should have experience working with immigrants, international work, etc.
Position is for Remote Services program but it is HYBRID work.
You MUST be open to across-state travel for meetings and events, effectively engage with clients, colleagues and program partners remotely.
You MUST live IN Michigan w/in commutable distance of our offices in EITHER Grand Rapids OR Kalamazoo.
One-year experience in case management working with multi-cultural populations required
Automobile travel required.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients.
Valid proof of automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

refugee experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field preferred or a combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of applicable contract requirements and guidelines, employment trends and local labor market information to promote job development.
Establish a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) with the input of refugee clients per Office Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regulations
Develop an Individual Employability Plan (IEP) for every employable family member with the assistance and input of the refugee clients in accordance with contract, organization and accreditation standards
Refer each employable adult to the appropriate components of service based on FSSP and IEP to eliminate employment barriers
Complete weekly and monthly face-to-face and other required contacts for employment status updates
Provide information, referral and outreach services regarding community resource, including distribution of the resource guide
Assist the refugee with individual job search activities.
Provide on-going support and address barriers to obtaining employment
Collaborate with Job Developer to match clients with appropriate, available job opportunities or placements
Maintain contact as required with refugee after employment has been attained to discuss services necessary to maintain employment.
Assess refugee’s skills to ensure sustained employment.
Determine if any additional skill building skills are necessary
Assist refugee in obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and/or other documents as required to maintain employment
Maintain relevant reports and statistics related to client activities and services provided
Collaborate with various stakeholder representatives, attend meetings of local organizations, committees and churches to promoted employment and training opportunities