Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025798

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable, the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our Christian calling to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, World Relief and millions of people around the world need you. Organization Summary World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war‑torn Europe, it has expanded across 100 countries over 80 years, partnering with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. Position Summary This position will provide case‑management services to immigrant families, including applying for public benefits, accessing medical care, assisting children to enroll in school, providing referrals to external organizations, and ongoing community orientation. Role & Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments with immigrant families to assess needs and barriers, and facilitate connections to appropriate services. Assist asylum‑seeking families in accessing and understanding public benefits such as Medicaid, All Kids, VTTC and WIC. Orient participants to the healthcare system, including making appointments, arranging transportation, and communicating important information to physicians. Provide education and orientation to families regarding their new surroundings in the city of Chicago. Assist immigrants in scheduling and attending appointments with social service and medical providers, sometimes providing transportation. Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records. Actively participate in department meetings and program trainings. Undertake other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Mature and personal Christian faith. Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief. Desire to serve and empower the church to impact vulnerable communities. Ability to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and the National Association of Evangelicals’ “For the Health of the Nation” document. Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass MVR standards. Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic preferred). Proficient in Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Highly self‑motivated with strong follow‑through and ability to work independently. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced and changing environment. Knowledge of the immigrant experience highly preferred. Strong mediation and problem‑solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and relational skills. Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to follow through on projects and assignments. Experience and/or training in working with traumatized populations or trauma‑informed care. Desire to engage the local church in partnership with our service to asylum seekers. Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, problem‑solve, and exercise critical thinking skills. Willingness to advocate on behalf of clients with service providers and governmental organizations. Benefits World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full‑time, regular employees. World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold‑level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well‑being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Relief