Case Manager

at  Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota

Are you looking for a chance to make a difference in the lives of others?
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota seeks a full-time Refugee Resettlement Case Manager in our Rochester, Minnesota office.
As a resettlement agency, we seek to address the most fundamental needs of all new refugees such as access to shelter, food, clothing, income, medical care, education, and employment. Your role as a case manager would be pivotal in the lives of newly arriving refugees. Each day would involve something different as you work to help refugee families get connected to their new community.

Duties Include:

• Providing hands-on case management with much of the work being conducted at clients home or in the community
• Regular home visits and completion of extensive documentation in the form of case notes and required forms
• Prepare for the arrival of new refugees by working to secure housing, complete the move-in of required furniture items.
• Be available for the occasional evening refugee arrivals and weekend home visits
• Welcome new arrivals of cases assigned at the Rochester Airport
• Make referral and transport clients to various service providers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, or relevant degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Competent with computers; familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Previous work experience and interest in refugee resettlement or other direct social services desired.
• Able to lift and/or move more than 20 pounds to accomplish the furnishing of housing.
• Strong sense of teamwork required. Comfortable working with a multi-cultural team.
• Can work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate maturity, flexibility, creativity, initiative, organizational skills, the ability to work effectively with others, and the ability to think systemically.
• Must own automobile, have a valid driver’s license, adequate insurance, and be able to drive in urban and rural areas throughout the twelve months of the year.

Please submit a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, experiences, and motivation to join Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota along with your resume to ajarvis@ccsomn.org.
Only applicants who submit both a cover letter and resume will be considered for this position.
Position posted until filled.
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Providing hands-on case management with much of the work being conducted at clients home or in the community
• Regular home visits and completion of extensive documentation in the form of case notes and required forms
• Prepare for the arrival of new refugees by working to secure housing, complete the move-in of required furniture items.
• Be available for the occasional evening refugee arrivals and weekend home visits
• Welcome new arrivals of cases assigned at the Rochester Airport
• Make referral and transport clients to various service provider