Community

Home >

Jobs >

Resettlement Caseworker - Part time, Limited Term

Iowa, United States (Hybrid)

Resettlement Caseworker - Part time, Limited Term

3 Weeks ago • All levels

About the job

Summary_{By Outscal}

2 skills required for this role

Boost these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job

Not hearing back from companies?

Unlock the secrets to a successful job application and accelerate your journey to your next opportunity.

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

WRQC is looking for a part-time Resettlement Caseworker to provide services to newly arrived refugees by helping them access government and community resources and navigate their first weeks and months in the U.S. while meeting the requirements of the Federal Reception and Placement and Matching Grant programs. This position works closely with other program staff to provide comprehensive services in partnership with members of the local community and area churches with the goal of encouraging self-sufficiency among those served.

This position is contingent upon funding until 5/31/25

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate or welcome newly arriving refugee families and individuals at the airport
Provide cultural orientation, CORE presentation, advice, and assistance in addressing basic needs
Document and assist with all Health Screening appointments and other health-related appointments
Assist clients in creating initial budgets and provide basic financial information
Encourage participants to work towards self-sufficiency and early employment, recruiting qualified clients for the Matching Grant Program
Provide employment services such as job readiness education, job placement assistance, and post-placement check ins
Work to ensure client enrolls in ESL classes and encourage clients to engage in further integration programs and legal services
Maintain and complete detailed and accurate records of client files, case notes, and reporting records
Inspect refugee housing and assist in reporting housing issues to landlords
Perform home visits and evaluations during resettlement period
Operate as a cultural broker between volunteers, church groups, service providers and refugees
Maintain regular communication with clients through phone calls, emails, and office visits
Transport clients to their appointments using own or World Relief vehicles
Communicate and work with volunteers in order to complete resettlement tasks and core services
Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated understanding of refugee resettlement case management processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skill and sensitivity working with people from various backgrounds and beliefs
Ability to work with minimum supervision and resolve problems/issues promptly and effectively
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize in a fast paced and fluid environment
Valid driver’s license and reliable access to an insured vehicle required
Must be able to pass a background check and MVR check
Experience in Microsoft software including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
Cross-cultural experience required
Willing and able to work various hours during the day and available during weekends as needed

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

***

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

View Full Job Description