What are the responsibilities and job description for the BILINGUAL CASEWORKER position at Immigration Project?
PART TIME BILINGUAL
SOCIAL SERVICES CASEWORKER
Organization: The Immigration Project (TIP)
Job Location: Champaign, IL.
Salary: $15 / hr
Duration: Part time, grant-funded position through June 2023. Extension of the position dependent on performance and grant funding.
Benefits: Travel reimbursement for travel outside of the count. Paid time off. No health or retirement benefits for part time workers.
Position Description
Work under the direction of the Social Services Director to provide social service resources, especially in the area of Mental Health, to low-income immigrant families in downstate Illinois in compliance with federal, state, and agency programmatic guidelines.
Duties
- Provide resource information and referrals by telephone, videoconference, and in person
- Build and maintain a directory of immigrant-friendly resources in geographic areas
- Travel 1-2 times per month
- Assist with scheduling and advertising outreach events and workshops
- Communicate with clients in Spanish and/or French to assess needs & program eligibility
- Attend training and weekly meetings
Position Requirements
● Applicants must be bilingual. Language ability in English and Spanish
● Computer skills
● Organized and detail-oriented
● Must live in Illinois
How to Apply
Submit a resume to Social Services Director Sarah Mellor at smellor @immigrationproject.org. Please put “Bilingual Caseworker” in the subject line. No phone inquiries please.
Immigration Project’s Mission
Recognizing that access to accurate, complete information regarding immigration law is geographically and economically restricted for underserved immigrant populations in downstate Illinois, the Immigration Project endeavors to provide access to justice for immigrants and their families through immigration-related legal and educational services to immigrants, refugees, their families and others in downstate Illinois, in a manner and context which recognizes the full dignity of each individual.
The Immigration Project is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Please visit our website at www.immigrationproject.org for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
