Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

The Ukrainian/Russian-speaking case aide is responsible for assisting refugee health promotion Case Managers and the Program Coordinator with any services required under the Refugee Health Promotion Program as part of Refugee Supplemental Services. Fluency in Ukrainian is required.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

Assists the refugee health promotion case managers in all duties related to the successful education and referral of clients to medical support.
Assist the refugee health promotion team to coordinate, develop, and execute monthly health events for clients
Provides interpretation and translation services to refugee clients, including intakes and orientation.
Connects clients to in-house support and makes referrals to external service providers as necessary to assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency.
Assists the refugee health promotors in following up with social service agencies to address barriers to clients accessing health and wellness services.
Assist the program coordinator in developing and creating content for the refugee health promotion monthly health newsletter
Assists the program coordinator in any duties he/she deems necessary.
Assists the program coordinator to collect and address complaints and issues or problems for timely investigation and resolution
Assists refugee health promotors to keep adequate case notes, and to ensure all identifiable information is held to the highest confidential standard.
Assist the refugee health promotor to advocate for the health care needs of clients at the local level.
Assist the program coordinator to collect necessary data for mid-year and end of the year reports

Common Duties

Advocates on behalf of refugees, and refugee-serving voluntary agencies.
Keeps informed about refugee and immigrant issues, and available services to refugees, using current information to better identify and serve refugee clients.
Represents the program relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
Undertakes other duties as assigned.
Performs all duties in culturally appropriate manner.
Works varied hours, including occasional night and weekend work.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree or higher or equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree required.

Experience: Previous work experience in refugee resettlement or other direct social services is preferred. Ability to provide culturally sensitive service and a willingness to work with a diverse, non-English speaking clientele is required.

Other Skills: Written and verbal communication skills in the English language are required. Fluency in Ukrainian is required. The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and Access) and internet applications. Must be over 21 years of age. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

403 (b) Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
14 Official Holidays
12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
Life Insurance and AD&D
Long Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits

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