Job Opening: Preferred Communities Case Manager -Ukrainian Speaking
- Company
- Church World Service Inc
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
- Posted on
- May 10, 2024
About CWS
Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life.
Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors
around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every
day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees
or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or
rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from
your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical
communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where
everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
Purpose
The Case Manager provides assistance to Ukrainian humanitarian parolees and
other qualified immigrants to ensure newcomers are connected to resources and
services. The Case Manager provides intake and assessment to program
participants, developing a service plan and connecting clients to
appropriate agencies and resources. The Case Manager works to support
individual client needs and preferences offering a range of educational,
financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and
resources based on needs and client eligibility. The Case Manager will operate
out of the CWS Ft. Collins office with travel to local government and
community service agencies. Case Managers work directly with incoming families
and will be required to complete a background check, confidentiality
agreement, and training modules, treating all individuals with
understanding an
Responsibilities
Primary Tasks:
Ensure the best possible service experience for each client, providing
appropriate case management to connect newcomers with benefits and resources.
Conduct intake interviews and client assessments for Ukrainian parolees to
determine program eligibility; create service plans to meet the needs of
individual clients and families.
Provide appropriate and timely referrals to ensure clients receive
individualized and group orientations; Assist clients to access social
services, health and mental health, and immigration legal services by
assessing and evaluating each client's distinct needs.
Support clients with direct assistance funds distribution and tracking;
Provide donations and other forms of assistance, as needed.
Ensure that clients are provided the basic tools necessary to meet their
established short-term goals and objectives.
Assess and monitor client progress at regular intervals to ensure progress on
goals is made, designated resources are maximized and modify initial
resettlement plans and other case file documents as required;
Ensure compliance with case file documentation and reporting requirements,
including timely data entry in hard-copy files and databases;
Travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (home visits, agency
visits, service provider visits etc.);
Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities and fully
engages as a member of the team;
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in social work, anthropology, health or related field.
1 year experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case
management experience.
Other Skills:
Strongly preferred that candidates are bilingual in English/Ukrainian.
The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS
Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet applications.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills are required.
Excellent communication skills are essential.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support
CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Special Requirements
Benefits
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generou Paid TimeOff (21 Paid Days Off;27 Days after 2Years)
- 14OfficialHolidays
- Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits