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BENEFITS: Catholic Charities offers a full line of benefits to select from Medical, dental, vision. Prescription drugs, life insurance, cash-balance pension plan, 403(b), vacation, 15 holidays and sick leave.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE: Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego was founded in 1919 to provide service to those in need, to be a witness to the scriptural values of mercy, to advocate for justice, and to call all people of goodwill to join in these efforts. The agency responds to the needs of the poor in two counties of the Roman Catholic Diocese San Diego and Imperial.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Case Manager is the primary point of contact within the Refugee Services Department for clients accessing services through the San Diego Newcomer Project (SDNP) and/or Match Grant programs, and is responsible for working directly with clients to develop practical service plans that function as road maps to overcoming barriers and achieving self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
The Case Manager communicates with all assigned cases regularly and proactively to ensure that basic needs are met, problems are solved in a timely manner, and progress is made toward the related goals of securing employment and becoming self-sufficient. Frequent and effective communication with other department staff – the Program Manager, Transportation Aide, Employment Specialist, and others – is a necessity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Provide required services in a timely manner to SDNP and/or Match Grant cases in coordination with Program Manager and other department staff
Review client documentation to determine program eligibility, conduct program orientation and assessment for newly enrolled clients, and schedule phone and in-person meetings with clients as needed to comply with all SDNP and Match Grant program requirements
Work directly with clients to develop practical self-sufficiency plans, tailored to their unique strengths and weaknesses, that include both short and long-term goals as well as the means and time frames within which these goals will be achieved
Make referrals and connections to internal and external services, including ESL, employment activities, medical appointments, and others, and follow up on these referrals to ensure client participation and continued progress towards self-sufficiency
Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and up to date case files for all assigned cases in accordance with funder requirements for case file maintenance and documentation, taking necessary precautions to maintain the confidentiality of client information
Prepare case files for review and/or monitoring activities in coordination with the Quality Assurance team, Program Manager, and funders including PRM, ORR, and CDSS
Request SDNP and Match Grant disbursements, as well as refugee cash assistance, incentives, and special assistance through the SDNP program, on a monthly or as-needed basis, ensuring the accurate calculation of assistance levels as well as proper documentation of all disbursements made to clients
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a related field preferred, or a minimum of three years of experience providing services to immigrant clients
Bilingual in English and Dari/Faris is required.
Knowledge of/familiarity with/sensitivity to the cultural background of refugee and other immigrant populations served by the department
Knowledge of the resources and providers (governmental, civic, social, health, educational, economic, faith-based, etc.) that are available within the community/county to assist refugees and other immigrants
Exemplary, professional work habits verified by previous employers
Commitment to the mission and values associated with the agency and the program, including social justice, respect for others, and early employment
Ability to contribute to and maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records and reports
Excellent verbal and written communication using proper grammar and vocabulary
Ability to present information effectively to clients, visitors, staff and others
Excellent interpersonal skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, MS Word, Excel, Access and other commonly used office software
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid California Driver’s License
Safe driving record as demonstrated by a DMV report that shows no violations or restrictions
Must successfully complete a DOJ/ FBI live scan
Tuberculin Skin Test
CPR/First Aid Certification (desired)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must travel to various locations as required by the program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.