Resettlement Associate (Employment) -Temporary

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.  In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.
POSITION SUMMARY:Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
The Resettlement Associate assists caseworkers and job developers to provide case management and employment services to newly arrived refugees and other eligible immigrants through the Matching Grant program.  This is a full time, temporary position for 90 days.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Assist clients to navigate benefits through the Department of Social Services
• Provide coaching and instruction to assist clients to increase proficiency in independent navigation of community systems and resources
• Provide transportation to clients as needed to attend job interviews, trainings, etc.
• Assist with interview preparation, resume creation and job coaching   
• Provide financial literacy and budget coaching
• Conduct well-being check-ins for clients
• Conduct ongoing administrative duties including maintenance of case files, case notes and data entry.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent cross-cultural competence 
• Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Bilingual fluency in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Swahili or Kinyarwanda preferred 

Requirements

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Associate degree in social work or related field, or equivalent professional experience 
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and some experience in data management
• Valid driver’s license, regular access to vehicle, and ability/willingness to drive clients to appointments
• Flexible schedule for occasional work during early mornings, late evenings or weekends

Temporary Employees and Paid Interns have access to the following World Relief benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):- Verizon- Pet Insurance through Nationwide- Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual- Working Advantage Discount Program- Active & Fit Gym Membership
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  ·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations ·         The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds. ·         Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. ·         The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. W