Remote VPIR Caseworker — Refugee Resettlement

HIAS Inc; Silver Spring (MD); Híbrido; USD 55 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

HIAS Inc. in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Caseworker, Virtual PIR to coordinate core services for newly arrived refugees during their first 90 days after arrival. This remote-friendly role supports clients and their U.S.

Ties through trauma-informed, client-centered case management and culturally appropriate guidance, with on-site options for HQ proximity. The position requires intake, needs assessment, Self-Sufficiency Plan development, remote enrollment assistance in benefits, school,

Qualificações

• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Understanding of available community resources that impact and/or benefit the targeted client needs.
• Knowledge of basic client management procedures for determining eligibility, assessing needs, identifying resources, making referrals, following-up and documenting client interactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with individuals and groups.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently in a fast-paced work environment and remain flexible in an ever-changing landscape for refugee issues.
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and databases.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while being a team player.

Responsabilidades

• Works in partnership with supervisor on coordinating arrival of refugees VPIR by interviewing U.S. Ties and ensuring they are equipped to house and resettle arriving refugees.
• Conducts intake services with clients and assesses needs through completing the Needs Assessment with each case.
• Works with each adult to create an individualized Self-Sufficiency Plan.
• Assists clients with accessing social services remotely, by providing instructions and recommendations for enrollment in benefits, school, employment services and any additional services they may qualify for.
• Ensures clients receive Refugee Health Screenings and all required medical attention as needed.
• Regularly communicates with refugee clients and their U.S. Ties to ensure clients have suitable living arrangements and monitor their well-being.
• Thoroughly researches enrollment processes for benefits, school, employment and any additional services in each service area in which clients reside to be able to help clients and U.S. Ties navigate these enrollments.
• Assess and monitor client progress toward their goals, address challenges, and provide resources to support clients in achieving their goals.
• Documents client interactions and services in a timely manner and in compliance with program requirements; inputs client information in database(s) and assists with tracking and reporting as needed.
• Advocates on behalf of the clients throughout the broader community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Case management

Needs assessment

Intake services

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Ferramentas

Databases

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

HIAS Inc. in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Caseworker, Virtual PIR to coordinate core services for newly arrived refugees during their first 90 days after arrival. This remote-friendly role supports clients and their U.S.

Ties through trauma-informed, client-centered case management and culturally appropriate guidance, with on-site options for HQ proximity. The position requires intake, needs assessment, Self-Sufficiency Plan development, remote enrollment assistance in benefits, school,