Role OverviewThe ANSP caseworker aids refugees and other qualified immigrants to ensure the best possible resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency. The Caseworker develops resettlement and/or self-sufficiency plans to match individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources based on client eligibility.
What You Will Do
Provide client support through social service referrals, medical access, and advocacy services by assessing and evaluating each client’s distinct needs. Independently develop reasonable integration and/or self-sufficiency plans and timelines for each client and managing client expectations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Demonstrated relevant work experience in human services field, preferably in a non-profit or social services agency environment. Experience should include a minimum of two years providing direct service to underserved communities. Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree, ideally in Social Work or an equivalent field of study
- Demonstrated relevant work experience in human services field, preferably in a non-profit or social services agency environment
- Experience should include a minimum of two years providing direct service to underserved communities
- Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communications skills, with fluency in written and spoken English
- Highly motivated with an ability to work independently, develop new classes and programming, and be a self-starter, maintaining responsibility for multiple tasks
- Bi-lingual candidates preferred in Dari, Pashto
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area
Benefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- medical insurance starting at $163 per month
- dental starting at $6.50 per month
- vision starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
- disability & life insurance
- an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
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