Case Management Specialist - Refugee & Immigration Services

Definition: The Case Management Specialist helps resettle refugees and other eligible immigrants within a 100-mile service area in Maine. They provide reception & placement services for newly arriving refugees and/or social adjustment services for assigned clients, including refugees and other ORR-eligible populations. They administer federal funds responsibly to support initial resettlement for eligible refugees. They provide ongoing client education about their new community, household budgets, housing, eligible public benefits, English language learning, transportation and more. They refer clients to community partners who can continue to support ongoing resettlement needs. They provide culturally & linguistically appropriate Case Management and transportation to help clients become self-sufficient and integrate into their new communities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent life experience. Education outside of the US is considered.
• Three (3) years minimum of work experience in Case Management or a related field.
• Multilingual skills (Arabic, Kinyarwanda, French, Swahili, Somali, Lingala, Portuguese, Ukrainian, and Haitian Creole) and experience working with immigrants is preferred.
• Knowledge of local community resources is also preferred.

Salary: $54,000 annually. Actual salary may be higher or lower depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits Include:

• 6 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked
• Six (6) paid agency holidays
• Short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance (employerpaid!)
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Time off
• 401k agency contribution
• ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program
• Highly Incentivized Health and Wellness program including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Be-Well” benefit (optional)

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. You may apply directly on our Career Center or send your resume and cover letter via email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-523-2789), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

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