About this opportunity
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark lists this Refugee Case Worker/Case Worker Assistant opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Immigrant & Refugee Services Division at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark seeks a Case Worker/Case Worker Assistant to provide case management services to Refugee Program clients. The Case Worker will be responsible for the following primary job duties: The Case Worker Assistant will support the Case Worker(s) in the following duties:
1) Conducting intake and service planning for refugee clients, including asylees, refugees, parolees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, and Special Immigrant Visa holders
2) Providing individualized assistance to clients through identification of clients' needs
3) Writing a plan of action to assist the client in obtaining and pursuing services that meet their needs
4) Preparing case write-ups and referrals to a range of social, medical, and legal services
6 Coordinating referrals to the County Board of Social Services (food stamps and Medicaid), employment, housing, and English language training
7) Conducting monthly check-in sessions and case follow-up meeting with clients
8) Performing any other duties and responsibilities requested by the supervisor
Required qualifications: 1) Case Worker - Bachelor's degree, Case Worker Assistant - High school diploma or equivalent
2) Bilingual English/Spanish OR English/Haitian Creole
3) Ability to handle several projects and tasks simultaneously
4) Willingness to collaborate with team members on program and division issues and projects
5) Commitment to working in a non-profit setting
6) Ability and willingness to establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with clients, staff, professional & business community contacts and the public
Visit our website
CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.
AGENCY MISSION: In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.
BENEFITS: CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Salary: $50,000-$55,000
Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.