About this opportunity
World Relief lists this Intensive Case Specialist (Limited-Term) opportunity in carol stream, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join World Relief
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Services
Create individual client service plans with specific goals leading to client independence to be achieved within the program period. The caseload at any given time will be approximately 20 individuals, from a variety of funding sources.
Work with individuals funded through Medicaid to provide case management supportive services. For Medicaid funded activities, conduct all necessary assessments and follow up through IM+CANS.
Conduct home visits and assess ongoing needs to assist the client in meeting service plan goals
Provide orientation around various topics, while assessing life skills in particular areas, i.e., financial literacy, parenting, mental health, navigating the health care systems, digital literacy, etc.
Identify specialist medical providers and coordinate client appointments to ensure that medical needs are met in a timely manner
Assist clients to navigate health insurance requirements for accessing medical specialist care and educate clients on how to work with health insurance to pay medical bills
Provide transportation to medical and medical-related appointments, assisting clients to become independent in navigating appointments
Assist clients to arrange for transportation to follow-up appointments and establish future transportation plans
Make appropriate referrals to community agencies for services not provided internally
Effectively exit clients from intensive service provision at the conclusion of the program period, including referrals to internal departments and/or outside entities
Planning, Reporting, and Coordination
Coordinate with outside agencies/organizations to meet client needs, advocating and mediating on behalf of clients, as needed
Coordinate with primary care providers, specialist medical providers, and medical insurance providers to ensure that clients receive appropriate, timely medical care
Coordinate with other WRDA teams and departments to provide strong collaborative care
Participate in weekly case planning meetings with direct service staff and program management staff
Ensure monthly reporting information is submitted in a timely and accurate manner, and all Preferred Communities (PC) program requirements are met.
Attend PC monthly meetings along with required training or HO annual conferences.
Administrative Responsibilities
Complete program-required forms within specified time frames, ensuring that forms are accurately recorded and filed
Write detailed case notes for each task/client interaction. Keep track in two different systems based on client service. Ritten is used for Medicaid and Dynamics for everything else
Retrieve the signatures of each participant and complete all necessary program paperwork
Write monthly stories and provide input for grant reports
Research topics and gather information for group sessions and the effectiveness while utilizing evidence-based practices and peer reviewed materials
Maintain accurate records of client files, case notes, new providers, use of interpretation, and reporting records
Actively participate in department meetings, staff development opportunities, program trainings, community activities, and organizational events
Regular travel is required. This includes travel to client's home and aiding in the connection to other service providers and group sessions
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
Cross-cultural experience and/or knowledge of the refugee/immigrant experience
Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and ability to work independently
Strong mediation and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills required
Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, public health, or related field preferred
Fluency in Dari, Russian, Arabic, French, or Spanish is highly desired
Able to supervise interns is preferred
Comfortable working in a team environment
Direct-service experience with vulnerable populations preferred
$23.75 - $27.33 an hour
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time employees.
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Worksite address
carol stream, IL, 60158, US
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