Jewish Family Service is seeking a Resettlement Case Manager for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position. The position is located at the Jewish Family Service Refugee & Immigrant Service Center (RISC) in Kent. Position is based at the Agency’s Kent office, but will have responsibilities throughout Puget Sound. Travel will be required to meetings, other work locations, airport, medical facilities and new arrival’s homes. Work is primarily in the field. Some evenings and weekends are required.
Essential Functions:
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the U.S. Resettlement Program and JFS’ responsibilities, as written in the Cooperative Agreement.
Carry-out individualized Resettlement Plan for each case as created by Resettlement Coordinator and client to expedite self-sufficiency
Support Resettlement Coordinator in providing core services to newly arrived refugees according to Cooperative Agreement: pre-arrival coordination, airport pickups, home visits, communicate with local authorities (SSA, DSHS), apply/obtain/explain refugee benefits, set up utilities, school enrollment, childcare services, ESL enrollment, coordinate health screening, address pre-existing and routine medical needs, employment referral.
Coordinate and conduct furniture move-ins, ensuring that all new arrivals have appropriate furnishings and household goods, as stipulated in the Cooperative Agreement.
Facilitate client community orientation, navigation, and understanding of available resources
Provide referral services as needed.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation for each case.
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience within field.
Experience working with other cultures and comfortable communicating non-verbally.
Ability to repeatedly lift at least 50 lbs at a time. Repetitive heavy lifting is required.
Washington state driving license and vehicle insurance required.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining the Jewish Family Service team, please submit resume and cover letter to Cordelia Revells at crevells@jfsseattle.org.