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World Relief seeks a Newcomer Support Specialist to provide comprehensive case management and to program participants as they work toward meeting individualized goals and learn how to navigate their community independently. This role requires a high degree of flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of program participants and will include job duties in areas intensive case management and tailored education programming.
Job Responsibility:
Enroll participants into programs following applicable grant program guidelines
Assist program participants with housing-related services such as housing searches, liaising with landlords, understanding leases, and completing rental applications
Provide transportation to participants for medical and other essential appointments, as needed
Complete and update grant program plans to guide participants through goal-making and achieving self-sufficiency
Connect participants to ongoing means of support and services based on individualized service plans and goals
Educate participants on budgeting/financial literacy, household maintenance and upkeep, and other housing related topics such as housing searches, providing notice, paying bills, etc.
Advocate on behalf of participants with landlords and property managers when maintenance issues persist and explore avenues for upholding tenant rights
Maintain and nurture relationships with current landlords, assisting with assessing ongoing educational needs and providing follow-up housing education for participants
Complete intakes and determine eligibility for services based on prospective program participant needs and staff capacity
Participate in staff meetings, ongoing trainings, and other staff development opportunities
Case note and maintain case file forms
Assist in the completion of monthly, semi-annual, and annual grant program reports
Update and maintain databases and spreadsheets for reporting and tracking outcomes
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Current driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree
2-3 years’ experience working in refugee resettlement or a related casework-type field
Experience working cross-culturally
Fluent in Rohingya or Spanish, preferred
What we offer:
Competitive benefits package
Employee discount program for part time employees working 25+ hours per week
Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions