Caseworker

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.

Caseworkers will provide ongoing on site or remote services that are culturally competent in the pursuit of supporting asylum seekers to resettle without needing to rely on City's provided housing. A caseworker is a professional who plays a crucial role in social services and human welfare. They work with individuals and families facing various challenges, such as economic hardship, mental health issues, or child welfare concerns.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Caseworker
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Caseworker Responsibilities Include:

• Provide casework supportive services to assist clients resettle within communities without relying on City's provided housing.
• Complete culturally sensitive client needs assessments.
• Complete culturally sensitive individualized exit service plans.
• Maintain client contact with asylum seekers in the care of H+H at designated HERRC facility.
• Provide support with travel coordination and arrangements.
• Contact family, relatives, or others to coordinate and remove barriers towards travel.
• Provide resettlement services outside of the city's supportive housing.
• Complete referrals to community-based programs and organizations
• Completes case notes, data, and information in the NY Health + Hospitals case management system.
• Coordination with interpretation and translation services
• Complete referrals to immigration legal services
• Complete other tasks as necessary to facilitate delivery of necessary services to clients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Caseworker Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant social services experience with people who are vulnerable and have experienced trauma.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to learn quickly and problem-solve.
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess basic understanding of immigration laws and procedures.
• Experience conducting assessments.
• Experience creating service plans
• Spanish/English bilingual fluency required.
• Must be organized as well as, have excellent verbal, written and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families, collaborating agencies, and community professionals.
• Strong customer service background
• Able to effectively manage significant documentation.
• A self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision and work independently.
• Able to prioritize and be accountable for timeliness to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Possess sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Social Worker, Case Manager, or Family Support Advocate.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting (CNMC) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNMC, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

Case management

Client assessment

Social services

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Human services

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Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.