Refugee Case Worker/Case Worker Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Immigrant & Refugee Services Division at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark seeks a Case Worker/Case Worker Assistant to provide case management services to Refugee Program clients. The Case Worker will be responsible for the following primary job duties: The Case Worker Assistant will support the Case Worker(s) in the following duties: 1) Conducting intake and service planning for refugee clients, including asylees, refugees, parolees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, and Special Immigrant Visa holders 2) Providing individualized assistance to clients through identification of clients’ needs 3) Writing a plan of action to assist the client in obtaining and pursuing services that meet their needs 4) Preparing case write-ups and referrals to a range of social, medical, and legal services 6 Coordinating referrals to the County Board of Social Services (food stamps and Medicaid), employment, housing, and English language training 7) Conducting monthly check-in sessions and case follow-up meeting with clients 8) Performing any other duties and responsibilities requested by the supervisor

Requirements

• Case Worker - Bachelor's degree, Case Worker Assistant - High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish OR English/Haitian Creole
• Ability to handle several projects and tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to collaborate with team members on program and division issues and projects
• Commitment to working in a non-profit setting
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with clients, staff, professional & business community contacts and the public

Responsibilities

• Conducting intake and service planning for refugee clients, including asylees, refugees, parolees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, and Special Immigrant Visa holders
• Providing individualized assistance to clients through identification of clients’ needs
• Writing a plan of action to assist the client in obtaining and pursuing services that meet their needs
• Preparing case write-ups and referrals to a range of social, medical, and legal services
• Coordinating referrals to the County Board of Social Services (food stamps and Medicaid), employment, housing, and English language training
• Conducting monthly check-in sessions and case follow-up meeting with clients
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities requested by the supervisor

Benefits

• CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees.
• CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
• Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level