Case Manager, Community Integration; Community Advisor

Case Manager, Community Integration (Community Advisor)

Posted 2 days ago.

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a non‑governmental, not‑for‑profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy, and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity.

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The Case Manager for the Community Integration Programs will provide support to recently resettled refugees to improve their community integration and economic self‑sufficiency through case management, employment supports and education, as well as English and life skills education. The Case Manager will work collaboratively with local partners, make referrals to appropriate community support services, and provide transportation to clients when necessary.

The position reports to the Community Integration Program Manager.

• Conduct intakes and develop self‑sufficiency plans for clients.
• Provide case management and additional training related to employability and self‑sufficiency.
• Conduct referrals to services to remove barriers to self‑sufficiency and promote overall family stability and wellness.
• Work to connect clients with supportive community networks and support systems to ensure their long‑term integration in the community.
• Maintain case files and relevant databases.
• Submit written reports as required.
• Provide cross‑cultural information and support to employers.
• Orient refugee clients to community resources.
• Ensure that refugees are served in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner and provide education and advocacy when necessary.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school degree required; associate’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience in case management or social work preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently, with high level of self‑motivation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, troubleshoot, and follow projects through without loss of attention to detail.
• Experience with refugee populations preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with good written command of English.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including keen listening ability and relationship building.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must pass a criminal background and other screening requirements.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, clean driving record and personal transportation.
• Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
• Dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people.

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s orientation and training.
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor(s) or Human Resources.

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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