Caseworkers will provide ongoing on site services that are culturally competent in the pursuit of supporting asylum seekers to resettle without needing to rely on City's provided housing. A caseworker is a professional who plays a crucial role in social services and human welfare. They work with individuals and families facing various challenges, such as economic hardship, mental health issues, or child welfare concerns.

Compensation

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Caseworker:

$26.00 to $29.00 per hour

Caseworker Responsibilities Include:

Caseworkers will be assigned a caseload and case ratio depending on level of experience, skills, and ability to be matched to the needs and supportive casework services of the client:

1. Caseworker I primary focus immediate travel coordination and onward movement caseload ratio 50 cases.
2. Caseworker II primary focus resolving barriers to movement with short term social support services, caseload ratio 25 cases.
3. Caseworker III primary focus stabilized comprehensive case support with full resettlement engagement for completion of destination plan, caseload ratio 20 cases.

• Provide casework supportive services to assist clients resettle within communities without relying on City's provided housing.
• Complete culturally sensitive client needs assessments.
• Complete culturally sensitive individualized exit service plans.
• Maintain client contact with asylum seekers in the care of H H at designated HERRC facility.
• Provide support with travel coordination and arrangements.
• Contact family, relatives, or others to coordinate and remove barriers towards travel.
• Provide resettlement services outside of the city's supportive housing.
• Complete referrals to community-based programs and organizations
• Completes case notes, data, and information in the NY Health Hospitals case management system.
• Coordination with interpretation and translation services
• Complete referrals to immigration legal services
• Complete other tasks as necessary to facilitate delivery of necessary services to clients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Caseworker Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant social services experience with people who are vulnerable and have experienced trauma.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to learn quickly and problem-solve.
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess basic understanding of immigration laws and procedures.
• Experience conducting assessments.
• Experience creating service plans
• Spanish/English or French Creole bilingual fluency preferred
• Must be organized as well as, have excellent verbal, written and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families, collaborating agencies, and community professionals.
• Strong customer service background
• Able to effectively manage significant documentation.
• A self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision and work independently.
• Able to prioritize and be accountable for timeliness to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Possess sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Social Worker, Case Manager, or Family Support Advocate.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Carter Lard Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, especially those with lived experience of the issues facing our clients.