ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
Compensation Package:
- Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Professional development and training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors
JOB SUMMARY: The Bilingual Case Worker provides direct case management and employment support services to eligible clients defined in select funding agreements in accordance with best practice standards, contract and grant requirements, and Agency practices and procedures. The position performs individual case management, leads group services, conducts community outreach, and maintains collaborative relationships with referral resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform individual case management through:
- Screening clients for program eligibility and assigning clients to suitable programs.
- Conducting needs assessments with clients and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Conducting monthly follow-up with clients for up to one year to evaluate and document service success.
- Conducting monthly follow-ups with clients for up to one year to evaluate and document service success. Lead group services by:
- Providing training and education to eligible clients at orientation and information sessions.
- Conduct outreach through:
Cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with community contacts and diverse organizations including but not limited to government and non-government agencies, parishes, schools, law offices, and medical providers.
Provide all services according to the standards, policies, and procedures of the agency, funder, accreditor, and any applicable laws.
Enter and maintain client data into designated computer systems and ensure Client files (paper and electronic) are in accordance with policies and procedures.
Prepare and submit qualitative and quantitative reports according to deadlines and in keeping with standards.
Participate in required meetings and trainings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or social service and/or human service-related discipline.
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- Two years of experience providing case management services and working with the immigrant population.
- Peer Case Management Certification through DHS’s Peer Case Management Institute in lieu of education and work experience.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Bilingual in English and spoken proficiency in at least spoken proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto, Haitian-Creole, Arabic, or Spanish.
Knowledge of case management principles and best practices. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
