Case Manager, Refugee Intensive Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Refugee Intensive Services Case Manager will provide holistic and intensive case management to eligible refugee clients that have been identified as especially vulnerable. Case Manager will complete self-sufficiency plans at intake as well as periodic assessments throughout the client service term to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by the Catholic Social Teachings through the services outlined in the Refugee Support Services (RSS) Grant. CCNEK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide case management services for a caseload of refugees and immigrants participating in the PC – Intensive Case Management (ICM) program.
2. Ensure participants are well-versed in their ICM Program rights, responsibilities and ensure services are well-documented track a participants' progress in electronic case files.
3. Adhere to Office of Refugee Resettlement—ORR—and in-house guidelines on service provision and documentation. Learns and implements guidelines of services for the PC - ICM Program set forth by the ORR and USCCB. 
4. Applies strengths-based approach in case management in efforts support especially vulnerable clients to obtain self-sufficiency. 
5. Receives referrals for case management for ORR-eligible clients and participates in any needed case conference meetings to assure continuity of care.
6. Assesses client needs, works with the client to create Self-Sufficiency Plan (SSP), and regularly meets with all clients on the assigned case load in alignment with ORR policy for the Preferred Communities grant.
7. Collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure client is receiving holistic support to reach goals and achieve long-term self-sufficiency and integration.  
8. Respond to crises with appropriate resources and in a timely manner to stabilize client – maintaining safety and ethical boundaries. 
9.  Support clients in vulnerable situations – including, but not limited to, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health concerns, 
10.  Provide advocacy for clients as well as support accessibility to services, including transportation, language access, and community partner education as necessary. 
11.  Conduct home and field visit assignments as needed and in accordance with the agency health and safety protocol.
12.  Maintains professional conduct with clients as identified in the NASW Code of Ethics and abides by all program policies and procedures and acts as a mandated reporter.
13.  Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required.
14.  Perform any other functions as may be directed by the employer.

Requirements

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or human service field or comparable experience is preferred
• Must have competency in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English; fluency in a second language (Burmese, Karen, Dari, Swahili, etc.) preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment
• Strong typing and internet skills as well as the ability to learn Microsoft Outlook, Excel and various database programs
• Must be able to work collaboratively with outside agencies and advocate on behalf of the clients
• Must be reliable, punctual, professional, and respond appropriately to people in crisis
• Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, a verified safe driving record and reliable means of transportation for local travel; must provide a copy of license and insurance
• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities
• Must be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control and joy
• Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce. Employees are not required to be Catholic, however, employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and moving
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds 
• Must have the physical ability to make visits to a variety of environments that may include walking on rough terrain and climbing stairs
• Must have physical ability to effectively communicate with others
• Must have the physical ability and appropriate licensure for driving