Refugee Services Case Manager - Haitian Creole

Jewish Family Services of Delaware; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Services of Delaware seeks a Refugee Services Case Manager to support Haitian refugee families in Kent and Sussex counties. You will provide direct case management, group support, and employment services with a trauma-informed approach to promote successful community integration.

The role requires a bachelor’s in social services or social work, experience with refugee populations, strong crisis-management skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or social work from an accredited school.
• Experience working with various refugee and immigrant populations, Haitian Creole in particular; master's degree preferred.
• Case management capabilities, including the ability to effectively manage time and multiple client demands, with experience de-escalating and managing crisis situations.
• Must speak Haitian Creole.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Problem solver with strong analytical communication and language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for assigned refugee clients in Kent and Sussex counties.
• Deliver workforce/outreach services, trauma-focused case management, and assistance running support groups.
• Document case notes and interventions in state database systems and JFS' electronic health record, including InSync and AssistWorker Web (AWW).
• Conduct outreach to local community partners and potential refugee referral sources.
• Transport clients to social services, DMV, medical screenings, and other appointments as needed.
• Link clients with employment and training services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Crisis management

Time management

Communication skills

Haitian Creole language

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or social work

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

This role works directly with Haitian refugees in Kent and Sussex counties, providing direct case management services, group support, and employment services with a trauma-informed service delivery focus. The Refugee Services Case Manager will be instrumental in cultivating connections and ensuring access to therapeutic services and community resources. The focus of this role is to help ensure comprehensive integration for refugee families in Delaware.

This role works directly with Haitian refugees in Kent and Sussex counties, providing direct case management services, group support, and employment services with a trauma-informed service delivery focus. The Refugee Services Case Manager will be instrumental in cultivating connections and ensuring access to therapeutic services and community resources. The focus of this role is to help ensure comprehensive integration for refugee families in Delaware.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide case management for assigned refugee clients in Kent and Sussex counties.
• Deliver workforce/outreach services, trauma-focused case management, and assistance running support groups.
• Document case notes and interventions in state database systems and JFS' electronic health record, including InSync and AssistWorker Web (AWW).
• Conduct outreach to local community partners and potential refugee referral sources.
• Transport clients to social services, DMV, medical screenings, and other appointments as needed.
• Link clients with employment and training services.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in social services or social work from an accredited school.
• Experience working with various refugee and immigrant populations, Haitian Creole in particular; master's degree preferred.
• Case management capabilities, including the ability to effectively manage time and multiple client demands, with experience de-escalating and managing crisis situations.
• Must speak Haitian Creole.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Problem solver with strong analytical communication and language skills.