Case worker

Job Details

Description

About CCC :

Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. We are passionate about the work we do in our communities, providing 31 critical services at 11 locations throughout Virginia.

SUMMARY : This position is responsible for service delivery and direct case management of assigned refugee clients. This position is grant funded, and the length of the position is depended on funding availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists in providing reception services to newly arriving refugees, including placing household supplies and adequate food in home, meeting new arrivals at the airport, providing orientation on housing and personal safety upon arrival at refugee’s home.
• Interviews clients and assesses their needs.
• Develops a resettlement plan with services appropriate to the needs of the refugees and that contribute to the early employment and self-sufficiency of the participating refugees.
• Ensures that services are provided in a planned, effective, and timely manner to eligible clients.
• Maintains client case files, written and electronic, including pre-arrival information, refugee documentation, and delivery of services according to program guidelines.
• Documents contact and services provided to clients based upon the needs and goals identified in the resettlement plan and monitors progress and outcomes.
• Assists in getting client signatures and dates on appropriate forms and receipts.
• Ensures provision of interpretation and instructs clients accordingly.
• Provides information, identifies problems, and refers clients to available resources.
• Provides support counseling and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provides or arranges transportation for refugees to attend scheduled appointments.
• Assists in providing comprehensive cultural orientation to life in the resettlement area, including public transportation, emergency assistance, budgeting, banking, and public education.
• Prepares and submits required reports in a timely fashion.
• Coordinates with donors to pick up and deliver donated furniture and household goods to families in need.
• Ensures storage areas are well maintained.
• Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
• Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : High School Diploma or equivalent required with three years of related experience. Must be able to reliably transport clients as needed and have a valid Drivers License.

Full-time Employee Benefits :

Retirement savings After one year of employment, the agency contributes 4% of your plan year earnings into a savings account for you and will match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of salary if an employee makes contributions to the plan.

That’s an 8% annual contribution to your retirement savings!

PTO earn 16 days off for vacation, sick, or personal time in your first year. This goes up to 22 days in your second year and keeps climbing every five years.

Holidays Enjoy eleven paid holidays

Other paid leave at no cost to employees bereavement, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid parental leave

Virginia Credit Union memberships

Employee Assistance program Free services including five free confidential consultations with a mental health professional

Medical Insurance a choice of 4 PPO plans for employee, employee spouse, employee child(ren), or family coverage. A portion of premiums subsidized by the agency.

Dental Insurance a choice of two dental plans for employee, employee spouse, employee child(ren), or family coverage.

A portion of premiums subsidized by the agency.

Vision Insurance

Life insurance paid by agency with option to purchase additional coverage

Other insurance benefits flexible spending accounts including dependent care, health savings account (for qualified HDHP participants), legal resources

Last updated : 2024-11-08

Salary : $21 - $22