Case Manager - Temporary

Church World Service; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Church World Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, is seeking a Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management services for refugees and immigrants. This position involves individualized support to help clients achieve stability and self-sufficiency while advocating for their needs within the community.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, bilingual skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. This temporary role emphasizes delivering essential resources and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relative work experience.
• 3-4 years’ experience working with refugees or immigrants.
• Strong preference for bilingual candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth case management services to clients.
• Collaborate with program teams for seamless service delivery.
• Develop individualized service plans for clients.
• Advocate for clients with local service providers.
• Conduct regular client assessments and monitor progress.

Skills

Bilingual in English and a refugee language

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relative work experience

3-4 years’ experience with refugees or immigrants

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word and Excel)

Internet applications

Job description

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both 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, and facilitating access to higher levels of care when needed, the Case Manager plays a critical role in helping refugees achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.

This is a temporary position based on continued funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth case management services to refugees, SIV holders, and other ORR-eligible newcomers.
• Collaborate with other program team to 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 ensure equitable access to services.
• Build and maintain relationships with health and mental health providers to expand access and improve culturally responsive care for clients.
• Provide technical assistance and 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 and monitor client progress to ensure goals are met, resources are utilized effectively, 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.
• Ensure accurate and timely case file documentation and data entry in accordance with program and compliance requirements.
• Travel regularly within the service delivery area for home visits, agency meetings, and provider coordination.
• Actively participate in team meetings, training, and staff development activities to strengthen program delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relative work experience.
• 3-4 years’ experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience.

Other Skills:

• Strongly preferred that candidates are bilingual in English and a refugee language.
• The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet applications.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, including an ability to communicate in a trauma‑informed, positive, caring, and professional manner, demonstrating respect and empathy.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment required.

Special Requirements

The job will require reference checks, standard criminal background checks, and motor vehicle background checks. Additionally, this position will require some travel to surrounding counties, the incumbent will need to maintain a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle. All mileage will be reimbursed. While not required, it is strongly preferred that the incumbent will have fluency in a common refugee language, such as Haitian Kreyòl, Spanish, or Arabic.