Job Description

Youth Caseworker (Migration and Refugee Services)
Louisville, KY, United States of America
$24.00 - $24.00

Overview

Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. Our service area includes 24 counties throughout Central Kentucky. 

Job Skills / Requirements

Salary: $24.00

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Youth Caseworker (YCw) operates within the Migration and Refugee Services Department. The YCw is responsible for working within the Youth Team to provide services for refugee and immigrant youth including, but not limited to, assisting families with school registrations, educational support and referrals, completing regular check-ins with assigned families, and facilitating communication between parents and schools and making sure that students are connected to community resources. He/she works closely with the Case Management team in providing services to children and families. The YCw will assist in the provision of instruction during the Summer Learning Program. Additionally, the YCw will provide youth development opportunities for youth during the school year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS: 
  1. Coordinates between JCPS, MRS staff, and clients to ensure that refugee and immigrant youth are placed in schools within two weeks of their registration dates. 
  2. Assist with communicating school registration appointment information. 
  3. Assists in orienting families to JCPS’ policies, procedures and expectations including school transfer procedures.
  4. Acts as a liaison between Jefferson County Public Schools and families while also assisting with services for parents and youth including, but not limited to, parent-teacher conferences, school transfers, magnet program registration, and medical appointment scheduling. 
  5. Refers youth and family to the appropriate community programs and resources.
  6. Conduct home visits and provide in-person case management to refugee and immigration youth and parents including, but not limited to, truancy, bullying, and mental health support. 
  7. Instruction and support during the Summer Learning Program.
  8. Works alongside the Youth Mentoring Programs Coordinator to provide opportunities for youth development through a wide range of activities in the arts, technology, athletics etc.
  9. Other duties as assigned by the Youth Programs 

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
 telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, scanner, and shredder


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree is required
  • Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field is preferred
  • One year of relevant work experience preferred
  • Fluency in  Spanish, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Dari and/or Pashto is a plus 
  • Cultural competency and an intimate knowledge of relevant refugee and immigrant communities in Louisville preferred
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. 


SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Must have valid driver’s license acceptable driving record
  • Must possess reliable personal vehicle and be willing to use personal vehicle transporting clients (if needed) to various locations within the service area if an agency vehicle is not available
  • Due to the highly visible nature of the position, this person must function with an elevated degree of professionalism while interacting with staff and representing the agency to both clients and the community.
  • Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with colleagues, clients, and other community agencies
  • 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 as well as working with databases
  • Must be able to relate to a varied ethnic population and be able to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Must demonstrate self-confidence, enthusiasm, initiative, and flexibility 
  • Must have Respect for all communities and a commitment to the empowerment of underserved populations
  • Knowledge of local public transit system is a plus  


Education Requirements (Any)

Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field plus 1 year of relevant work experience

Additional Information / Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b

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

This job reports to the Kait Evans

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1