Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
This position is contingent upon the successful acquisition of additional funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on the availability of resources.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Resettlement Associate assists caseworkers and job developers to provide case management and employment services to newly arrived refugees and other eligible immigrants through the Matching Grant program. This is a full time, temporary position for 90 days.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist clients to navigate benefits through the Department of Social Services
- Provide coaching and instruction to assist clients to increase proficiency in independent navigation of community systems and resources
- Provide transportation to clients as needed to attend job interviews, trainings, etc.
- Assist with interview preparation, resume creation and job coaching
- Provide financial literacy and budget coaching
- Conduct well-being check-ins for clients
- Conduct ongoing administrative duties including maintenance of case files, case notes and data entry.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Associate degree in social work or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and some experience in data management
- Valid driver’s license, regular access to vehicle, and ability/willingness to drive clients to appointments
- Flexible schedule for occasional work during early mornings, late evenings or weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent administrative skills
- Excellent cross-cultural competence
- Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Fluency in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Swahili or Kinyarwanda preferred
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
