Case Aide, Refugee Services
Are you seeking a full-time, temporary position (until September) with the opportunity for overtime pay? Do you possess language skills in Spanish, Dari, or Pashto?
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This position has a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Case Manager provides resettlement support services to qualifying refugee clients in accordance with contract, organization and accreditation standards.
Duties And Responsibilities
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This position has a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
- Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
- Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
- Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
- Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
- Plus, many more benefits
- Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
- Awesome Employee Discounts
- UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Case Manager provides resettlement support services to qualifying refugee clients in accordance with contract, organization and accreditation standards.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Case Manager on all pre-arrival case activities, including housing arrangements and communications with US Ties and co-sponsors.
- Complete home safety inspections as required. Furnish homes with furniture and required supply items.
- Conduct initial airport reception and home safety orientation for arriving refugees.
- Complete applications for Social Security card, public benefits and other applicable registrations within the required time periods.
- Document all visits, case activity and all efforts to meet refugee needs as outlined by Operational Guidance.
- Provide transportation for all Refugee services as required or needed, in compliance with applicable child safety laws.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, community services preferred.
- One year experience in refugee related casework and community services preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural context. Ability and willingness to work with refugees.
- Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Fluent in the language of refugee clients preferred with the ability to translate in both written and verbal forms.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience towards persons served. Basic understanding of refugee services.
- Ability to work constructively with staff and clients. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals.
- Ability to identify needs and problems, and communicate them to case managers for follow up.
- Basic knowledge of or ability to learn to utilize various computer programs including Excel spreadsheet and graphic programs.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record; reliable ongoing personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients; current automobile registration and proof of automobile insurance.
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Non-profit Organizations, Individual and Family Services, and Hospitals and Health Care
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