What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Refugee Resettlement Case Manager - Refugee Services position at Catholic Charities Fort Worth?
Be PROUD of what you do:
You'll join a mission-driven team and agency dedicated to supporting our clients. We have been entrusted with a 114-year legacy of doing good and we have set forth a bold goal of ending poverty in our community. Our services are uniquely positioned to address a myriad of key factors that keep families from reaching their bigger, brighter future. We have identified five different areas, or pathways, in which our programs create impact: financial resiliency, education credentials, emotional resiliency, resource stability, and employment. And we're growing our team to make it all happen! Though we are guided by our Catholic Faith, you do not have to be Catholic to join our team or receive services.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide support to case management staff
- Provide direct support to clients
- Ensure professional service delivery
What will you be doing in your role?
- Support to case management staff to assist refugees in their journey toward early self-sufficiency and cultural integration.
- Provide direct support to clients by assisting with appointments, including but not limited to, doctor’s appointments, public benefits offices, and job interviews.
- Ensure professional service delivery by working in collaboration with case management to provide timely case management support, documentation, and communication with client.
- Focus on motivation, support, and empowerment of clients along their path to self-sufficiency.
- Collaborate with case management staff to facilitate service delivery to clients.
- Support the data and evaluative needs of the program by ensuring proper, accurate, and timely documentation.
- Communicate client/case observations and concerns to case managers.
- Advocate for clients at service providers or agencies, and in the community.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with clients.
- Continually explore training opportunities to increase our skill set.
- Work collaboratively with other teams within the agency to support the overall goals of CCFW.
Additional Information
- This is a part-time, non-paid position.
- Regular office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
- This position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week and at least one school semester remaining.
Are you the next Case Manager Intern?
- High School Diploma required
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Work or related field
- Must have reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and liability insurance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A belief that ending poverty is possible!
I'm in...next steps.
We want to know more about you! Send us your resume through the "Get Involved" tab on our website: www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org. Click on “Join Our Team!” to learn more about us. Select the job posting and click the "Apply now" button at the top right of the posting. Be sure to complete all fields so we know who to contact!
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.
