Case Manager, Asylum Seeker Housing (Temporary, Full-Time)

Catholic Charities Maine Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing Program (ASTHP) has a Full-Time opening for a Case Manager in Saco.

In July 2022 CCM launched the Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing Program (ASTHP) - to support the successful integration of asylum-seeking families in Maine. Two applicants will be hired for these positions in Saco. These are temporary positions scheduled to end when the program closes September 30, 2025.

Definition: The Case Manager for the Asylum Seeker Transitional Housing Program (ASTHP) is the person who will provide case management support to asylum-seeking individuals & families who are temporarily housed at a hotel. This position is part of a dynamic team providing support to adults and children seeking asylum in the US. The Case Manager will be a trained, supervised professional who delivers and coordinates services and referrals to meet asylum-seeking clients’ needs in areas including benefits, education, legal, al. Responsibilities include supporting new clients in cultural and community orientation, and support with enrollment in services including adult education, public schools, social security, and public benefits. The Case Manager works as part of a multilingual, multicultural team.

Schedule: 8 Hour Workdays, Monday – Friday.

Starting Salary: $1,840 through $1,920.00 bi-weekly. Actual starting salary contingent with experience and education.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in one of the social sciences or a related field.
• Preferred minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct services to clients
• Knowledgeable about community services and resources available to clients
• Skilled in accessing and negotiating the local service delivery system.
• Cross-cultural experience is preferred.
• Multilingual skills preferred (Portuguese, French, Swahili, and Lingala in particular)

Benefits Include:

• 6 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked
• Up to six (6) paid agency holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance (employer paid!)
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k agency contribution
• ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program
• Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Health Screening” benefit

You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

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