Greetings,
The Virginia Council of Churches is the Church World Service affiliate in Richmond, Virginia. They are becoming involved in resettling Karen and they want to hire a full time, Karen speaking case worker. The opening announcement follows below. If interested, please contact Heather Gomez. Her telephone number is 540 207-4295. The office address and telephone number is:
Virginia Council of Churches
1214 West Graham Road
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 321-3300
Yours,
Duane Binkley
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Virginia Council of Churches
Refugee Resettlement Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Caseworker
Supervisor: Sub-Office Program Coordinator
Status: Full-time, year-round, exempt
Purpose
The goal for the caseworker is to help refugee entrants attain economic self-sufficiency as soon as possible. This position is responsible for the employment and case management requirements as outlined in the grant program that the refugee has been enrolled in. All procedures concerning the goals and priorities as specified in the grant contract must be adhered to.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid Virginia driver's license and means of transportation
- Demonstrate written and verbal language proficiency in English
- Able to converse in any of the various languages of our refugees is desired, but not mandatory
Essential Functions
Case Management
Objective: To ensure that services are provided in a planned, effective and timely manner to eligible clients; are appropriate to the needs of the refugees; and contribute to the early employment and self-sufficiency of the participating refugees. Case management commences immediately upon arrival. Services should support and strengthen refugees' motivation and capacities to become self-supporting. The caseworkers areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:
- establishing the refugees in a place to live - obtaining furniture, food and clothes for the refugees - finding a sponsor church
- transportation as needed
- employment services such as interviews, help with applications, follow up on interviews and leads
- maintaining a case file on each refugee family. These files must contain services provided, money spent and all case notes
General Functions
- Foster and develop good communication and relationships between sub-offices, local agencies and the community - Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions
- Undertake a career development plan together with your immediate supervisor
- Maintain confidentiality of refugee families and fellow staff members
- Follow and support all Virginia Council of Churches and Refugee Resettlement policies
The Virginia Council of Churches is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
