Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and outgoing Caseworker to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to our deaf refugees, immigrants, and asylees, ensuring they have all the information and resources they need to perform their best. Your responsibilities will include assisting them with navigating for needed services, phone calls, scheduling appointments, ensuring and language access, The ideal candidate is highly organized with excellent written, and signing communication skills and a friendly, caring demeanor.

Essential Responsibilities

· Conducts intakes and assessments to determine eligibility for services.

· Assists in identifying client goals, desires, and needs for community integration.

· Provides language and accessibility advocacy to obtain needed assistance.

· Advocates with and for client access to health and service-related providers.

· Completes, maintains, and secures client reporting and tracking system.

· Networks with community-wide entities to support effective client navigation.

· Confers with necessary natural support systems to ensure engagement.

· Additional responsibilities deemed necessary to the agency’s functioning and operations.

Key Competencies: Deaf and International cultural awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity; Effective receptive and expressive communication skills; Organization and planning skills; Interpersonal and networking skills, Writing and presentation skills; Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Key Expectations: Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle; Must reside within Monroe County. Possess own mobile phone with ISP plan; Flexibility in working hours and availability for emergencies and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience: BSW or related field with 3 years of experience preferred. Familiarity with government benefits, regulations and/or re-settlement programs is helpful. Must demonstrate native-like fluency in American Sign Language.

Status: Full-time, Hourly & Nonexempt, Reports to Caseworker Coordinator.

Yearly Salary range: $45,000 - $50,000

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@deafrefugeeadvocacy.org with the subject line “Caseworker Application.” Candidates with diverse backgrounds, education and experience are strongly encouraged to apply. DRA is a sign language-inclusive work environment.

For further inquiries, please contact inquiry@deafrefugeeadvocacy.org. For more information about DRA, please check our website at www.deafrefugeeadvocacy.org.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.