Job Details of Social Worker I

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?

Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Assistance
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

Program Statement: Catholic Charities, Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) is seeking a motivated, mission-driven and knowledgeable Social Worker I to provide intensive case management services for refugees, asylees, and survivors. MRS provides holistic, strengths-based, trauma informed treatment that focuses on medical, psychological, social, and legal needs.

You will be a part of a large refugee resettlement office that assists approximately 500 refugees annually from countries including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Eritrea, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, and Ukraine. We respect the dignity of each person and provide a supportive environment where each individual and culture is celebrated. Building upon the courage and strength of these newcomers, we seek to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency and independence.

What you will do:

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments for each client including a comprehensive social history and creating an individual service plan.
• Provide specialized case management including, but not limited to: patient navigation, coordination of specialty appointments, food, clothing, health screening, and public benefits access
• Provide transportation to essential appointments and teach refugees how to travel unaccompanied to future appointments using public transportation
• Complete home visits for isolated, aging, and vulnerable refugees
• Assess clients quarterly and annually using evidence-based measures
• Assist with data collection for quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports
• Provide clients with evidence-based coping strategies that aid in the reduction of symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues
• Educate team on social work best practices, stress management techniques, and provide guidance, as needed/requested
• Document all activities with refugees in individual case files; ensure case files are in compliance with agency and federal guidelines
• Prepare reports and maintain confidential records.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Licensed Social Worker

Behaviors

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

How To Apply

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