Public Benefits Specialist - Limited Term, Part-Time

World Relief • Moline, IL

22d • $17 - $20

About The Position

World Relief Quad Cities seeks an IFRP Caseworker to support the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) team as they secure resources, benefits, and assistance for refugees and immigrants. By working closely with the IFRP Manager, this position will support the common goal of welcoming refugees and supporting their long-term integration through performing essential tasks related to public benefits.

This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 6/30/2026 and contingent upon funding extension.

20 hours/week.

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
• Experience in Social Work or related fields (Preferred)
• Computer skills
• Bilingual in Arabic, Swahili, Somali, Kirundi or Kinyarwanda

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of public benefits
• Computer typing skills
• Valid driver's license and drivers' insurance

Responsibilities

• Empower clients to manage their IDHS cases through IDHS Receive IDHS mail, scan and follow up with clients
• Provide information and referrals to internal and external resources
• Collaborate with caseworkers to complete IDHS and WIC applications
• Organize and participate in WIC and IFRP outreach to ensure the program is known throughout the community
• Advocate for other clients' needs
• Enter case notes into our database systems
• Other related tasks, as assigned

Benefits

• World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for part time employees working 25+ hours per week.
• World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed