Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide intake, needs assessment, and enrollment services for clients referred to social adjustment services
• Develop comprehensive service plans in collaboration with clients
• Develop working partnerships for social service providers, and ensure referral processes for clients are in place
• Assist clients with public benefits applications, including SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and TANF
• Connect clients with medical providers as appropriate
• Develop and implement orientations related to health and public benefits
• Ensure case files and reports are maintained in accordance with grant requirements.
• Other duties as requested

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.

Work Experience:

• Relevant professional experience in social service setting, including public benefits and US social services system; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in Spanish required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.