Case Manager, Asylum Seeker Hotel Project - Refugee & Immigration Services
Catholic Charities Maine Refugee & Immigration Services is now hiring for a Full-Time Case Manager for the Asylum Seeker Hotel Project. The Asylum Seeker Hotel Project is a new program designed to provide support to asylum seekers living at a hotel in Saco, under a 12-month contract with the City of Portland. Services will be delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner and include on-site support, case management, assistance connecting with/enrolling in community and public resources including education, health care, legal and employment services.
Definition: The Case Manager for the Asylum Seeker Hotel Project (ASHP) is the person who will provide case management support to asylum-seeking individuals & families who are temporarily housed for up to 12 months. This position is part of a dynamic team providing support to adults and children seeking asylum in the US. The Case Manager will be a trained, supervised professional who coordinates and monitors the delivery of effective behavioral, physical & community needs of the assigned and deemed qualified clients of the program. Responsibilities include, supporting new clients in cultural and community orientation, and support with enrollment in services including adult education, public schools, social security, and public benefits. The Case Manager works as part of a multilingual, multicultural team.
Benefits Include:
- A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
- Dental & Vision Insurance options
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance (employer paid!)
- Accident & Critical Illness insurance with a Be-Well Benefit (optional)
- Six (6) weeks of Earned Time (first year!) plus an additional six (6) agency holidays
- Bereavement Time off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401k agency contribution after 1 year employment
- Wellness reimbursement - Up to $100 per year on health and wellness purchases!
- ADP LifeMart Employee Discount program
Qualifications:
- Eligible candidates shall have minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in one of the social sciences or a related field.
- Preferred minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing direct services to clients
- Must be knowledgeable about community services and resources available to clients, and be skilled in accessing and negotiating the local service delivery system
- Cross-cultural experience is preferred
- Multilingual skills preferred (Portuguese, French, Swahili, and Lingala in particular)
You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email (hro@ccmaine.org), fax (207-523-2789), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.
Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org