Case Manager, Refugee Employment - Kalamazoo, United States - Samaritas

Samaritas

Verified Company

Kalamazoo, United States

12 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Details:

Do you have one-year experience in case management working with multi-cultural populations required; refugee experience
?

Are you fluent in English and Arabic or Dari/Farsi
?

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 $41,808.00 annual wage.

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

Contingent

Retirement Plan (403b)

Contributions
Awesome Employee Discounts

UKG Wallet

Pre-Pay Options

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Provides culturally and linguistically sensitive services to qualifying refugee/asylees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of applicable contract requirements and guidelines, employment trends and local labor market information to promote job development. Establish a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) with the input of refugee clients per Office Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regulations
Develop an Individual Employability Plan (IEP) for every employable family member with the assistance and input of the refugee clients in accordance with contract, organization and accreditation standards
Refer each employable adult to the appropriate components of service based on FSSP and IEP to eliminate employment barriers
Complete weekly and monthly facetoface and other required contacts for employment status updates
Provide information, referral and outreach services regarding community resource, including distribution of the resource guide
Assist the refugee with individual job search activities. Provide ongoing support and address barriers to obtaining employment
Collaborate with Job Developer to match clients with appropriate, available job opportunities or placements
Maintain contact as required with refugee after employment has been attained to discuss services necessary to maintain employment. Assess refugee's skills to ensure sustained employment. Determine if any additional skill building skills are necessary
Assist refugee in obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and/or other documents as required to maintain employment
Maintain relevant reports and statistics related to client activities and services provided
Collaborate with various stakeholder representatives, attend meetings of local organizations, committees and churches to promoted employment and training opportunities

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Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

Bachelor's degree in a human service related field preferred or a combination of education and work experience

Experience

Oneyear experience in case management working with multicultural populations required; refugee experience preferred

Additional Work Requirements

Automobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients. Valid proof of automobile insurance

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