What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refugee Reception and Placement Case Manager position at LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT?
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Case Manager will provide extensive case management to newly arriving refugees being received by LSSNCA's Reception and Placement Services team. The Case Manager will ensure eligible clients are enrolled in appropriate programs (for example, Matching Grant employment program or Public Private Partnership) and oversee the requirements of those programs. The objective of the Case Manager is to ease the transition, empower the refugee, and put the client on the path to self-sufficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure all core services mandated through the Department of State Cooperative Agreement are provided within allocated timeframes;
- Complete suitability determinations for minor cases;
- Provide extended case management and support services to clients enrolled in Matching Grant and/or Pubic Private Partnership services;
- Contact area service providers through mailings, phone inquiries, and person-to-person meetings to provide them program information and to inquire about available services. Make referrals as appropriate;
- Assist eligible clients in the completion of Affidavits of Relationships and refugee interests;
- As appropriate, request and client stipend checks;
- Assist in the collection of program service data for reports, such as MG-5s;
- Complete all forms as required
- Maintain accurate record of all services provided;
- Produce and submit reports in a timely manner;
- Coordinate services with other area agencies;
- Work as part of the program team and participate in staff meetings and in-service training;
- Other duties as assigned.
TRAVEL
Up to 75%
JUST SOME OF THE AMAZING BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Fun, Friendly Work Environment
- Flexible Work Schedule with Teleworking Available
- Paid Training
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement and Flexible Spending Account
- 401K
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Accrued Time Off
- Two (2) Floating Holidays Yearly
- Reimbursable Expenses
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, or military service.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school), field of study: social work or human services, or equivalent work experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Experience:
- 1 plus years of experience in refugee resettlement
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
Other Requirements:
Fluency in one or more of the following languages - Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Swahili, French, Arabic, Nepalese, Burmese or other Burmese languages; ability to work in a diverse environment
Salary : $27 - $28
