Case Manager I - Employment Specialist

at  Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington

Catholic Charities seeks to implement the Church’s mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. In addition to a purpose-based work environment, Catholic Charities offers a generous benefit package including medical plans, generous holiday leave, paid Family Medical Leave, flexible work options, career development, Diocesan tuition reimbursement, retirement plans and much more.
Case Manager I Employment Specialist
Ministry: Migration & Refugee Services
Primary Office: Woodbridge
Hours per Week: 40 Hours non-exempt.
Starting Hourly Rate: $24.14
Staff Supervisor: Site Supervisor
Telework Available: Hybrid* (After 90 days training)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Case Manager I-Employment Specialist of Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, Migration & Refugee Services, assists and prepares refugees and asylees to become self-sufficient through employment. Working under the Refugee Social Services Employment Program he/she is responsible for fulfilling all contractual obligations of the state-funded grant.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual English and 1 other language spoken by clients: Ukrainian, Dari, Pashtu, Arabic, Amharic.
• Flexible to work irregular hours.
• Microsoft Office Suite & Database entry fluency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree with 3-5 years’ experience required or Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred.
• Valid US drivers license with 3 years of licensed driving in the US, good driving record. Willing to drive clients.
• Previous experience in a culturally diverse environment, 2 years refugee resettlement preferred.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts intake, assessment, and program orientation for clients; develops individual employment plans for eligible clients. Enrolling clients into ESL classes & vocational trainings to increase employability.
• Connects clients with job opportunities. Provides case management to remove barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Prepares clients to enter the workforce within 90 days of arrival. Provide services to clients to include orientation to the local job market, skills assessment, career guidance, resume development, job application assistance, job referrals, interview preparation, job placement and follow up.
• Educates clients about resources available. Make referrals for benefits through VA. Dept of Social Services.
• Education clients about legal documents required for works, provides referrals for adjustment of status and naturalization.
• Maintains eligibility documentation, inputting all client data into agency databases, documenting services in case notes.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Provides services within the required timelines. Documents services per agency standard.
• Develop new employer and training provider partnerships.
• Attend regular supervision meetings, case consultations, contributes toward crisis mitigation strategies.
• Follows all Agency policies & procedures.
• Commitment to mission, goals, and services of