Refugee Services Case Manager & Group Programs Lead

Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw County; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw County in Toledo is seeking a full-time Case Manager to provide intensive case management and coordinate group programming for refugee clients, following the guidelines of preferred communities and refugee programs. You will supervise interns and maintain thorough documentation using data systems.

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (LL/LBSW) or related field is required, with strong counseling, communication, and organizational skills to support clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (LL/LBSW) or related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience in group programming.
• Strong knowledge of counseling techniques and group dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring interns is a preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Knowledge of refugee populations and/or community service experience is advantageous
• Computer competency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent data management and organizational skills
• Language proficiency in Arabic, Spanish, Swahili, and/or Pashto is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all Preferred Communities program requirements are met on time.
• Collaborate with Preferred Communities Program Manager to ensure all reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Provides intensive case management, including assessment, cultural orientation, daily interaction with clients and follow up.
• Facilitate and coordinate group programming activities designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.
• Conduct assessments to identify clients' group program preferences and needs and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of group programs, making necessary adjustments for improved outcomes
• Assess and create service plans with clients by obtaining relevant history, collecting and evaluating information, and providing appropriate referrals as needed.
• Works closely with clients on barrier removal, one-on-one and/or in group settings.
• Maintains client-related documentation standards by preparing and completing in a timely manner all required records and reports for all assigned clients in all data management systems (Computerized case notes, Apricot and Unicentric documentation, etc.).
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending agency in-service programs, educational workshops, state and national trainings and conferences, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Connect clients to external and internal resources to meet individual goals.

Skills

Group programming

Counseling techniques

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Intern supervision

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Data management

Language aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (LL/LBSW) or related field

Job description

The Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw County in Toledo is seeking a full-time Case Manager to provide intensive case management and coordinate group programming for refugee clients, following the guidelines of preferred communities and refugee programs. You will supervise interns and maintain thorough documentation using data systems.

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (LL/LBSW) or related field is required, with strong counseling, communication, and organizational skills to support clients