U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
501 - 1000 employees
Founded 1911
🤲 Charity
⚖️ Legal
🌍 Social Impact
💰 Grant on 2023-06
Charity • Legal • Social Impact
U. S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization established in 1911 that advocates for and addresses the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. Working with nearly 200 affiliates, USCRI provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, survivors of human trafficking, and other immigrants across all 50 U. S. states and in countries including El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. The organization also conducts refugee resettlement, offers targeted services for vulnerable populations, and advocates nationally and globally to influence humanitarian policy, practice, and law.
Social Worker – Unaccompanied Children Services
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🕒 March 16
🗣️🇪🇸 Spanish Required
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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
501 - 1000 employees
Founded 1911
🤲 Charity
⚖️ Legal
🌍 Social Impact
💰 Grant on 2023-06
Charity • Legal • Social Impact
U. S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization established in 1911 that advocates for and addresses the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. Working with nearly 200 affiliates, USCRI provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, survivors of human trafficking, and other immigrants across all 50 U. S. states and in countries including El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. The organization also conducts refugee resettlement, offers targeted services for vulnerable populations, and advocates nationally and globally to influence humanitarian policy, practice, and law.
📋 Description
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services to UC with significant needs • Carry a caseload of 5 to 10 Enhanced Post Release Services (Level 3) cases • Conduct brief clinical interventions to help families address crises and manage conflict, as needed • Complete individualized needs assessments with unaccompanied children (UC) and sponsors, and develop case plans with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances • Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to USCRI and ORR policies and procedures • Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require • Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices through phone/video calls, interviews, and home visits • Build a network of local pro bono legal resources and service providers to facilitate access for unaccompanied children (UC) and sponsors, and track individual progress • Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders • Participate in regular training and communication sessions with supervisor and headquarters staff
🎯 Requirements
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science; with at least three years’ progressive experience • Graduate level licensure (LMSW/LGSW) is preferred; or a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of clinical experience • at least 1 year of direct clinical experience • experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation, behavioral health counseling, and social service provision is preferred • knowledge of trauma-responsive service provision and crisis intervention skills • must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports • must possess an extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources • excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • valid driver's license, insurance, a clean driving record, and personal transportation • fluency in Spanish is required; proficiency in additional languages a plus • must pass a criminal background check that includes past history of conviction of child and sexual abuse • possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification
🏖️ Benefits
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance • disability coverage • a 401(k) plan with a generous USCRI contribution • USCRI covers 85% of all premiums for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance
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