Newcomer Support Services, Ukrainian Caseworker

Description

Seeking a candidate with experience providing case management services to support newly arrived Ukrainians and link them to local social service resources. Strong preference for fluency in the Ukrainian language to best serve the affected community, but language capacity is not required. 

Full-time, 40 hours/week, competitive hourly wage, medical/dental/vision insurance eligibility, paid time off and paid holidays, flexible spending account (FSA) program, 403b tax-deferred retirement savings option, direct deposit, training opportunities, availability during office hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with occasional evening and weekend availability 

Conduct a family needs assessment and implement a caseworker/client-developed action plan within the service period

Link clients to identified community resources and collaborate with other social service and community entities to support client efforts towards self-sufficiency

Perform home visit/s to assess client welfare and current and/or expected needs

Provide transportation and/or facilitate client attendance to necessary appointments including, but not limited to, the social security office, health screening/s, workforce development, benefits, and school enrollment

Provide language interpretation and/or translation as needed to support client services

Maintain thorough case documentation through written case note records of all services provided and ensure timely completion of required forms/paperwork

Actively contribute to a supportive, client-centered team through steadfast support of colleagues, reliable communication, and participation in weekly program staff meetings and various trainings

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Skilled in interpersonal and intercultural communication

Ability to be self-directed with position responsibilities

Strong organizational skills

Proficient skills with Microsoft Excel, Google Apps including Google Drive, e-mail, and internet

Possess professional abilities in spoken and written English language

Experience facilitating partnerships with community social service providers

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience working with limited English-speaking communities

Fluency in the Ukrainian language is strongly preferred, but not required

Participate in a required background check

Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current automobile insurance with clean driving record and willingness to drive clients

Work Experience and Education Preferences:

Prefer bachelor’s or other four-year undergraduate degree in a social service, social work or health-related field or 2 years of related work experience

Experience providing case management to individuals and families

Experience working with interpreters

To be eligible to be added to CRIS' agency vehicle insurance and drive agency vehicles, the candidate must have or be willing to obtain an Ohio Drivers License, have at least 2 years of driving experience in the U.S., and a clean driving record assessed through a review of the Motor Vehicle Report   

Strongly prefer experience with refugee resettlement

CRIS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal opportunity employment. Accommodations to enable all individuals to participate in the application process may be provided upon advance request.