** Support Specialist- Afghan Placement and Assistance Program**

**Job Category****:** Social Services **Requisition Number****:** SUPPO001350 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Assure that Afghan Placement Assistance (APA) cases are assigned to our Agency**

You will assure that APA cases are assigned to our agency by working with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Program Managers and Directors.

**Be the Main Point of Contact for U.S. ties**

You will be the main point of contact for US ties (friends, relatives, community members previously resettled), and ensure key information is discussed, shared, and planned for.

**Secure Temporary and Permanent Housing**

You will work to secure temporary and permanent housing for new arrivals by confirming housing plans with US ties, communicating with case managers, and documenting plans in case files.

**WORK HOURS**

Regular office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position may require flexibility to work at various locations as well as various hours and occasional weekends, as events and meetings warrant.

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS** Catholic Charities Fort Worth offers a variety of benefits to our staff including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our staff members can participate in a retirement plan with a generous dollar for dollar, up to 6% match. A progressive paid leave plan allows you to earn more time off the longer you are employed and we provide paid time off for 15 designated holidays. Up to 3 weeks of paid maternity/paternity/critical illness leave if eligible, in addition to our PTO plan. We also offer a friendly, supportive environment. This is a full-time position with an hourly range of $19.00-21.00, based on skills and experience.**.**

**TO APPLY**

For consideration, all applicants must apply and submit their resume and cover letter through the employment page on our website: . Click on Join Our Team! to visit our career page. Select the job posting and click the "Apply now" button at the top right of the posting. Please complete all fields with relevant information requested.

Applicants must also complete a work traits survey via . ***Resumes received without being accompanied by a completed survey will not be considered.*** Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. **No phone calls, please**. *Catholic Charities Fort Worth is an equal opportunity employer. Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) believes that all persons should be treated equitably with dignity and respect. Solidarity drives our commitment to our community, clients, and employees.*

**Please note:** Both the application site and work traits survey site require the creation of a user name and password. These are separate sites.

At Catholic Charities Fort Worth, it is our mission to provide service to those in need, to advocate compassion and justice in the structures of society, and to call all people of good will to do the same. We have been entrusted with a 111-year legacy of doing good and we have set forth a bold goal of ending poverty in our community. Become part of this amazing history and mission by joining an innovative group of dedicated professionals who are helping those in need in our community find new hope.

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**Skills**

**Preferred**

**Futuristic Thinking** *Advanced* **Multitasking** *Advanced* **Networking** *Intermediate* **Communication** *Advanced* **Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Ability to Make an Impact****:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Goal Completion****:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks **Education**

**Required**

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

**Experience**

**Preferred**

Bilingual in a current refugee language is a plus.

Experience working in refugee resettlement is preferred.

Experience in managing and coordinating activities in a service environment is strongly preferred.