- Screen for and identify benefits eligibility for clients based on their immigration status, income levels, and length of time in the US, and successfully enroll clients in identified public benefits.
- Provide individualized and group orientations and support clients through social service referrals, medical access and advocacy services through assessment and evaluation of each client's distinct needs.
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- Support clients with direct assistance distribution and tracking.
- Ensure that clients are provided the basic tools necessary to meet their established short-term goals and objectives.
- Assess and monitor client progress at regular intervals to ensure progress on goals is made, designated resources are maximized, and modify initial services plans and other case file documents as required.
- Ensure compliance with case file management and reporting requirements, including timely data entry in hard-copy files and databases.
- Maintain case file documentation to conform to contract requirements as well as to reflect the needs of the individual client, including the maintenance of clear and concise case notes.
- Provide outreach and training to community partners including healthcare providers, law enforcement, educational institutions, non-profit organization, and other social service agencies.
- Travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (home visits, agency visits, service provider visits etc.).
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- Align with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.
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- Undergraduate degree; ideally in Social Work or an equivalent field of study. Comparable related work experience may be substituted.
- Demonstrated relevant work experience (in addition to the above) in human services field, preferably in a non-profit or social services agency environment, experience should include provision of direct service to underserved communities.
- Prior experience working with refugee, asylee or VOT populations preferred.
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong keyboarding skills and internet usage and research skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in one or more other languages. Spanish, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Amharic, or Tigrigna strongly desired.
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Access to Public Benefits Caseworker - San Jose, United States - International Rescue Committee
Description
Requisition ID:
req49357
Job Title:
Access to Public Benefits Caseworker
Sector:
Social Work
Employment Category:
Regular
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Compensation:
USD Hourly
Location:
San Jose, CA USA
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Job Description
Job Overview:
The Access to Public Benefits Caseworker will provide assistance to Asylees, VOTs and other qualified immigrants to ensure the best possible initial services experience and comprehensive access to public benefits.
These services will improve the quality of life for low income immigrants in Santa Clara and surrounding counties by ensuring that, in the short-term, they meet their basic needs and build financial stability, allowing long-term attainment of self-sufficiency.
The Caseworker will develop initial service and/or self-sufficiency plans to match individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources based on client eligibility.
The Caseworker will operate under close supervision with moderate latitude for the use of independent discernment and initiative. This position will report directly to the Casework Manager.Major Responsibilities:
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to:
Casework Manager
Position directly supervises:
N/A
Indirect Reporting:
San Jose department managers
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal:
The Access to Public Benefits Caseworker will develop working relationships with internal direct service staff to support achievement of resettlement goals.
External:
The Access to Public Benefits Caseworker will develop working relationships with staff at benefits administering agencies, including but not limited the Department of Human Assistance, Refugee Health Clinic, the Social Security office, landlords and property managers and community based organizations to support achievement of program requirements.
Job Requirements:
Gender Equality:
IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions.
We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.US Benefits:
The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits.
All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans:
up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
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