Caseworker II - Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Work Location: Queens, NY

Caseworker III will provide ongoing on site or remote 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 III 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 & Benefits:

• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Caseworker II Responsibilities Include:

• Primary focus stabilized comprehensive case support with full resettlement engagement for completion of destination plan
• 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 II Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant social services experience with people who are vulnerable and have experienced trauma.
• 3 yrs social services experience with 2 years supporting refugee, asylum, or migrant resettlement and immigration
• 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 a solid understanding of immigration laws and procedures.
• Must have experience with full resettlement engagement for completion of destination plan.
• Experience conducting assessments.
• Experience creating service plans
• Spanish/English bilingual fluency required.
• 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.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Senior Caseworker, Lead Caseworker, or Casework Supervisor.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting (CNMC) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNMC, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.85 - $30.81 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Queens, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person