What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Case Aide position at International Institute of New England?
The International Institute of New England (IINE) is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian relief, education, skills training, job placement, family reunification and pathways to citizenship for 2,000 immigrants and refugees each year. We work in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire.
IINE is the oldest and second largest resettlement agency in the region and has the largest Central American family reunification program in Greater Boston. More than 500 refugees and immigrants enroll in our education programs annually, and each year we connect hundreds of new Americans to jobs in New England companies.
A dynamic, forward-looking, smart and rapidly growing non-profit organization, we seek well-qualified, solutions-focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields. We are excited to share the career opportunity below and look forward to receiving your application!
Reports to: Regional Supervisor
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time
Duration: Temporary position ending September 30,2026
Overview
The Temporary Case Aide helps clients enrolled in Lowell site programming as they progress through case management by assisting with needs including but not limited to identification document verification & collection, intake paperwork, and assistance with public benefits applications. The position will also be responsible for short- and long-term data tracking and file upkeeping. The purpose of IINE’s Community Services is to both prepare refugees and immigrants for self-sufficiency and provide a durable solution for resettlement and case management needs.
Key Responsibilities
IINE is the oldest and second largest resettlement agency in the region and has the largest Central American family reunification program in Greater Boston. More than 500 refugees and immigrants enroll in our education programs annually, and each year we connect hundreds of new Americans to jobs in New England companies.
A dynamic, forward-looking, smart and rapidly growing non-profit organization, we seek well-qualified, solutions-focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields. We are excited to share the career opportunity below and look forward to receiving your application!
Reports to: Regional Supervisor
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time
Duration: Temporary position ending September 30,2026
Overview
The Temporary Case Aide helps clients enrolled in Lowell site programming as they progress through case management by assisting with needs including but not limited to identification document verification & collection, intake paperwork, and assistance with public benefits applications. The position will also be responsible for short- and long-term data tracking and file upkeeping. The purpose of IINE’s Community Services is to both prepare refugees and immigrants for self-sufficiency and provide a durable solution for resettlement and case management needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete intake interviews and paperwork for new Community Services clients.
- Complete Family Self Sufficiency Assessments for clients.
- Conduct Family Preparedness.
- Complete intake for all walk-in clients.
- Support food delivery and food delivery documentation.
- Manage client waitlists and support data entry in IINE’s case management system.
- Assist Community Services case specialists with their caseloads in creating client folders, assisting in enrollment of relevant public benefits, and submitting internal and external referrals to programs.
- Support ensuring all documentation is complete, scanned and saved in SharePoint, and filed appropriately.
- Coordinate with Community Services Case Specialists to access financial resources to support client self-sufficiency.
- Plan and deliver cultural orientation workshops and other workshops as needed.
- Maintain case notes in accordance with IINE guidelines and funder requirements; contribute to contract reports.
- Work with the Career Services and Education department to enroll clients in ESOL and Employment Services, as well as ensure continued attendance.
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings and periodic training sessions.
- Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Human Services, Counseling, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience in data entry and administration.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with immigrant populations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software platforms.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Extremely well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in additional languages strongly preferred, particularly Haitian Creole, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Arabic, Dari or Pashto.
- Candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, and asylees.
- Occasional travel to IINE Offices
- Occasional travel to client homes and surrounding towns
- Seldomly night and weekends events and work
- Exposure to bright, overhead office lighting, use of office technology such as laptops, printers, mail machines, and other in-office equipment.
- Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling materials (boxes, equipment) of 50 pounds or more.
- Continuous sitting (or standing) at a desk for long periods of time.
- Occasional driving to and from IINE offices as needed.