Case Manager

Church World Service; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (18 days + 24 after 2y)

12 Sick Days/Year

Job summary

Church World Service in the United States (Miami, FL) seeks a dedicated Case Manager to empower newcomers through comprehensive case management, resource linkage, and planning. The role involves coordinating with multiple providers, advocating for clients, and supporting resilience and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, facilitating access to health services, and conducting progress assessments while traveling within the service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth case management services to refugees, SIV holders, and other ORR-eligible newcomers.
• Collaborate with program team to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Develop individualized service plans and navigate resources to address barriers to resettlement and self-sufficiency.
• Advocate for clients with local providers to strengthen referrals and access to services.
• Build and maintain relationships with health and mental health providers to expand access to care.
• Provide technical assistance and cultural competency trainings to service providers.
• Develop tailored programming to support families facing unique resettlement challenges.
• Conduct regular assessments and monitor client progress against goals and update plans as needed.
• Organize workshops and group sessions on literacy, stress management, self-care, women’s health, and family well-being.
• Ensure accurate case file documentation and data entry per requirements.
• Travel regularly within service area for visits, meetings, and coordination.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and staff development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English & refugee language

Strong communication skills

Exceptional organizational and time mg

Trauma-informed approach

Culturally proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Internet applications

Job description

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts willbenefitboth your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive case management services that empower newcomers to successfully integrate into their communities. By delivering individualized support, connecting clients to essential resources, andfacilitatingaccess to higher levels of care when needed, the Case Manager plays a critical role in helping refugees achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth case management services to refugees, SIV holders, and other ORR-eligible newcomers.

• Collaborate withotherprogramteamto ensure coordinated and seamless service delivery.

• Work with clients to develop individualized, achievable service plans and support them in navigating resources and programs to address barriers to resettlement and self-sufficiency.

• Advocate on behalf of clients with local service providers and community agencies to strengthen referral systems and ensureequitableaccess to services.

• Build andmaintainrelationships with health and mental health providers to expand access and improve culturally responsive care for clients.

• Provide technicalassistanceand cultural competency trainings to service providers to enhance their capacity to serve populations.

• Explore and develop tailored programming and innovative opportunities to support families facing unique challenges in their resettlement journey.

• Conduct regular assessments andmonitorclient progress to ensure goals are met, resources areutilizedeffectively, and service plans are updated as needed.

• Organize workshops and group sessions for clients to promote stability, health, and wellness, with topics such as literacy, stress management, self-care, women’s health, and family well-being.

• Ensureaccurateandtimelycase file documentation and data entryin accordance withprogram and compliance requirements.

• Travel regularly within the service delivery area for home visits, agency meetings, and provider coordination.

• Activelyparticipatein team meetings, training, and staff development activities to strengthen program delivery.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

• 3-4years’ experience working with refugees or immigrants, andpreviouscase management experience.

Other Skills:

• Strongly preferred that candidates are bilingual in English and a refugee language.

• The successful candidate must be computer literate, withproficiencyin MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet applications.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills arerequired.

• Excellent communication skills are essential, including an ability to communicate in a trauma-informed, positive, caring, and professional manner,demonstratingrespect and empathy.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentrequired.

Special Requirements

The job will require reference checks, standard criminal background checks, and motor vehicle background checks.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
• 14 Official Holidays
• 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts