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Competencias Laborales / Requisitos

1. Welcomes arriving refugees at the airport and provides essential post-arrival support through the first 90 days (Provides or secures food, clothing, cash, transportation for needed services, etc.) and ensures and assists the provision of mandated core services including a health department screening, applying for social security cards, public benefits, medical care, school enrollment, employment, and all other required services.
2. Provides a comprehensive orientation and intake to newly arriving refugees that assesses client needs and goals, communicates expectations of the resettlement process and establishes a strong, supportive relationship, and educate clients throughout the R&P period on how to access needed services so that refugees can attain and maintain self-sufficiency once completing MRS programs
3. Represent agency and clients with community service providers and other refugee resettlement stakeholders while assisting clients in applying for Social Security cards, SNAP (Food Stamps), K-TAP (TANF), Medicaid, WIC, SSI or SSI-Disability 
4. Keep track of all assigned cases by maintaining detailed case files and case notes of each individual case, preparing client reports within required deadlines, and developing and documenting a budget for each case in his/her caseload with expenditures, client signatures, and dates and ensuring backup documentation/receipts are in file.
5. All other duties as assigned 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. and assist regularly with moving furniture, clothing, and household furnishings
• Specific vision abilities include close and distant vision
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to travel frequently within the community
• Ability to accurately examine and analyze information

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to speak languages commonly spoken by current refugee populations preferred
• Knowledge of different programs and Grants within Migration and Refugee Services
• Must be able to represent Catholic Charities in a positive manner in dress and presentation when meeting community members and demonstrate good networking skills
• Must have strong writing skills and the ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, rules, and regulations to ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance
• Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and reliable personal transportation
• Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, and unexpected events
• Able to manage competing demands and use time effectively
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with colleagues, clients, other community personnel, and service providers
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations
• Must be able to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends as needed
• Must be proficient in PC skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must demonstrate self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism

Requisitos de Educación (Cualquier)

Associates degree preferred or studies leading toward degree and at least 3 years of work experience preferably with immigrants

Información Adicional / Beneficios

Beneficios: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan