About this opportunity
Lutheran Social Services of The National Capital Area lists this Case Manager ECMP, Spanish Speaking opportunity in frederick, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Case Manager ECMP, Spanish Speaking
Frederick, MD - Frederick, MD 21701
Salary Range $29.00 - $29.41 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage 10 - 20% Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
The Case Manager will provide extensive case management to refugees being received by LSSNCA's Reception and Placement Services team. The Case Manager will ensure eligible clients are enrolled in appropriate programs 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 Public 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
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 trainings;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) or Work Equivalent, Field of Study: social work; human services
Experience: 1 plus years of experience in refugee resettlement
Other Requirements: Fluency in Spanish
Preferred Skills
Live locally in the Frederick, MD region preferred.
Ability to organize multiple client-related activities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to balance the needs of the client and the employer.
Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Excellent computer skills, accurate typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate with all persons in a culturally competent manner.
Be sensitive to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Knowledge of immigration and/or refugee issues
Reads, writes, and speaks a relevant foreign language
Worksite address
frederick, MD, 21701, US
Who can apply
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