Refugee Reception and Placement Case Manager - Greenbelt, United States - Lutheran Social Services Of The Nat

Lutheran Social Services Of The Nat

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Greenbelt, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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***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 persontoperson 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 MG5s;
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 inservice 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

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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._

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