Caseworker I — Refugee Services (Bilingual)

MercyFirst; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health insurance (medical, dental, and

403B retirement benefits

Employer-paid life insurance and long‑

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts for staff

Training to support professional and个人

Employee wellness program

Employee recognition activities

Job summary

MercyFirst in Syosset, NY is seeking a Caseworker I to join our Refugee Services team. This full-time role supports coordinated services for unaccompanied migrant youths, maintaining sponsor contact and preparing essential documentation for reunification.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, has 1 year of relevant experience, and is bilingual in Spanish. A valid driver’s license is preferred, with comprehensive onboarding and immunization requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• 1 year of related experience working with children/youth and families.
• Bilingual (Spanish) required.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and assess sponsors for a safe and timely release.
• Conduct intake assessments of minors to evaluate potential safety concerns and needs post release
• Maintain regular contact with sponsor, and birth parents/legal guardians.
• Conduct regular casework sessions with each client in accordance with Federal, State, and Local mandates
• Document all contacts in appropriate computer systems within established timeframes.
• Prepare all required reunification documentation on each case including background checks, fingerprinting and release requests.
• Actively participate in staff training and supervision meetings.
• Arrange, monitor, and document visits with sponsors, advocates, or other entities.
• Respond to emergencies as needed and/or directed.
• Attend daily meetings and provide case updates to team members.
• Attend treatment team meetings with clinical and case manager supervisors, assigned clinician, program manager, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

MercyFirst in Syosset, NY is seeking a Caseworker I to join our Refugee Services team. This full-time role supports coordinated services for unaccompanied migrant youths, maintaining sponsor contact and preparing essential documentation for reunification.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, has 1 year of relevant experience, and is bilingual in Spanish. A valid driver’s license is preferred, with comprehensive onboarding and immunization requirements.