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SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change. The ICIRR Immigrant Family Resource Program goal is to ensure low-income immigrant families and other limited-English speaking persons can thrive by reducing barriers when seeking public benefits (nutritional, medical, housing, psychological, childcare, employment), as well as the cash support they need for proper health, well-being, and economic self-sufficiency.
Create goal-planning process, short-term and long-term, and service plan to promote family well-being, and find new strategies to address new needs.
Responsible for connecting qualified families with receiving and enrolling in public assistance such as through IDHS benefits and community resources.
Collect resources on recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, school programs, vocational opportunities or services, providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health services
Assists client to develop natural resources and contact social support networks.
Provide case management services through one-on-one meetings with families to determine and meet their needs.
Assist families in applying for public benefits and services, interpretations may be needed.
Verbal or electronic translations of brochures, forms, and application instructions, as required, to access services
Review to ensure that all eligibility requirements are met, including uploading required documentation
Conduct community education about public benefits available to immigrants in IL. Outreach to potential eligible participants and their landlords.
Establish MOUs with community partners to create a referral/linkage system for clients enrolled in the program.
Work in collaboration with IDHS and All Chicago, Cook County, and State of Illinois to identify and cultivate relationships with local community resources.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
- The job requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field, although an Associate's degree in a related field or work experience may also be considered. High school or equivalent education is also required.
Experience
- Experience working with both mothers, fathers and families.
- Experience working with at-risk youth; Restorative Justice, Diversion and Violence Reduction
- Experience in case management.
Other:
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
- Strong ability to network and develop professional partnerships.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings & weekends.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees or the organization.
- Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
- Bilingual/Bicultural in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
- Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
- Constantly positions oneself to assist children during activities.
- Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys.
- At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event's needs.
- Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.
