Overview

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple”. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!

We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.

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Responsibilities

Job Summary

Provides resettlement and support services to qualifying refugee clients in accordance with contract, organization and accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assess US Tie's and co-sponsor's ability to assist in resettlement services and to comply with Operational Guidance.
2. Coordinate all pre-arrival case activities, including housing arrangements and communications with US Ties and co-sponsors.
3. Complete home safety inspections. Furnish homes with furniture and required supply items.
4. Conduct initial airport reception and home safety orientation for arriving refugees.
5. Provide initial orientation and develop resettlement plan for new clients. Conduct ongoing cultural orientation and complete assessments demonstrating clients understanding and information retention.
6. Complete applications for Social Security card, public benefits and other applicable registrations within the required time periods.
7. Document all visits, case activity and all efforts to meet refugee material needs as outlined by Operational Guidance.
8. Maintain relevant reports and statistics related to client activities and program services. Complete program reports within required timeframe securing all required signatures.
9. Manage agency resettlement funds on behalf of assigned cases, monitoring balances, and ensuring proper entry of vouchers and supporting documentation.
10. Arrange client appointments and provide transportation as required or needed, in compliance with applicable child safety laws.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health or community services preferred, or equivalent experience working with refugees or other vulnerable populations.

Experience

• Minimum one year experience in a culturally diverse environment or community services preferred.
• Arabic Bilingual Skills required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural context. Ability and willingness to work with refugees.
• Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Arabic language skills required with the ability to translate in both written and verbal forms.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience towards persons served. Basic understanding of refugee services.
• Ability to work constructively with staff and clients. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals. Basic knowledge of employment recruiting, interviewing, placement techniques and procedures.
• Strong public speaking skills. Ability to relate creatively to representatives of various companies, community organizations and governmental agencies.
• Ability to identify needs, interests, aptitudes, skills and problems, and refer clients to appropriate support services, agencies and programs.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to learn local employer community within specific geographic area.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn to utilize various computer programs including Excel spreadsheet and graphic programs.

Additional Work Requirements

• Automobile travel required.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients. Valid proof of automobile insurance.