R & P Caseworker

Company: Paid U.S.
Location: Richland
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: World Relief is a unique and invigorating place to work. We are looking for talented, ambitious and collaborative people to come alongside our mission, vision and values as we partner with churches to empower the most vulnerable in the world. We hope these resources provide more insight into your hiring journey with us.This position is a 40 hour/week role. It has the dual responsibility of coordinating required services for a caseload of newly arriving refugee families through the Reception & Placement (R) program. The goal of the program is self-sufficiency with specific responsibilities outlined below.Compensation: $18.00 - $18.75 DOEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Serve as primary R case specialist for a regular, ongoing R caseload, completing all required R core services within the R service period (1-3 months)Perform and/or coordinate all direct services for primary cases, and coordinating and assisting the Resettlement Team as neededConduct ongoing assessment of individuals' well-being throughout the program period, making referrals where necessary and as neededMaintain accurate and up to date records including case notes, case files, budgets, and reportsCommit to ongoing training to ensure understanding of the R and MG program and to enhance ability to perform required servicesDemonstrate professionalism and excellence in carrying out all required functions as determined by World Relief, PRM, ORR, and all other official grantors and partnersMaintain open, ongoing communication with staff, volunteers, and community partners on behalf of clients in accordance with individual self-sufficiency plans, while honoring confidentialityKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Refugee resettlement experienceBA/BS or work experience in a relevant field such as Social Work, International Studies, Public Health, etc.Social work/social services experienceKnowledge of and experience with employmentBilingual Candidates - Language Preferences: Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Burmese, Ukrainian, DariCross-cultural experienceDirect-service experience with vulnerable populationsExperience working with government agencies such as Social Services, Social Security, Health Department, etc.REQUIREMENTS:Personal Christian faith and desire to serve vulnerable peopleCommitted to the vision, mission and values of World ReliefHighly self-motivated with strong follow-through and problem-solving skillsProficiency with MS Office suite and Google Drive productsValid driver's license, willingness to drive clients to appointmentsFlexible schedule for occasional work during early mornings, late evenings or weekendsPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locationsThe ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 poundsRequires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application informationThe employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hearWORK ENVIRONMENT: General office settingGreat lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in skype meetings may be requiredYear-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bendingPhysical, emotional and intellectual demandsEquipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copierAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.World Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours + per week):World Reliefcontributes to monthly premiums:MedicalDentalAdditional Benefits:Offer 16 Paid Holidays!VisionOfferPaidSick andVacationLeavePaidMaternity Parental LeaveFSAs:Medical & Dependent Care,& CommuterFundingSupplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)Flexible schedule with some remote work opportunitiesFree CoffeeWorld Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)LongTermAccidental Death and Dismemberment (AD)Long DistantTravel InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)World Relief - Retirement:401K & RothWR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%Eligibility:Full Time is eligible after 3 months of employment. Part time is eligible after 1000 hours in a yearWorldRelief Discounts(Immediately Eligible):VerizonPet Insurancethrough NationwideHome and Auto insurance through Liberty MutualWe 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.Legal Background in the United StatesWorld Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment.Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief's Statement of Faith.

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