Jewish Family Service is currently seeking a Resettlement Case Manager to join our Refugee and Immigrant Services team. This full-time (37.5 hours/week) position provides resettlement services to refugees who are new to the US. The position is based in the Kent JFS office, but work is primarily carried out in locations throughout the Puget Sound, such as other JFS sites, clients’ homes and other locations in the community.

We welcome and encourage you to apply if you feel connected to JFS’ mission. While Jewish values and history guide us, we recognize that our work is best accomplished through the collaboration of individuals from a variety of cultures, skills, and perspectives. If you meet most of the position qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Desarrollar y mantener un conocimiento profundo del Programa de Reasentamiento de los Estados Unidos
• Trabajar con los clientes asignados para crear y aplicar un plan de autosuficiencia individualizado basado en los puntos fuertes para acelerar la estabilidad y la integración.
• Proporcionar una gestión integral de los casos que incluya la defensa y la coordinación del acceso a las prestaciones de los refugiados, la atención médica, la inscripción en la escuela y en el ESL, y la realización de visitas a domicilio.
• Coordinar y llevar a cabo la mudanza de los muebles, asegurándose de que todos los recién llegados tengan el mobiliario y los enseres domésticos adecuados.
• Facilitar la orientación cultural del cliente en los Estados Unidos, la navegación por la comunidad y la comprensión de los recursos y sistemas de apoyo disponibles.
• Garantizar una documentación completa, precisa y oportuna para cada caso.
• Referral services as needed.
• Provide safe transport for clients, including children, from the airport and to appointments as needed. Teach clients how to utilize public transportation. 

 
CALIFICACIONES:

• Licenciatura o experiencia equivalente en el sector.
• Experiencia en el trabajo con otras culturas y capacidad para comunicarse eficazmente con personas que hablan
  inglés como segunda lengua.
• Se requiere levantar objetos pesados de forma repetitiva. Debe ser capaz de levantar y/o mover con frecuencia artículos, incluyendo muebles, con un peso de hasta 50 libras.
• Se requiere una licencia de conducir válida del Estado de Washington, un seguro de automóvil y acceso confiable a un vehículo personal, así como la capacidad de conducir vehículos de la agencia.
• Debe ser capaz de trabajar en un horario flexible para satisfacer las necesidades del cliente. Se requiere algún trabajo nocturno y de fin de semana. Pueden requerirse horas extras durante los periodos de mayor afluencia.

 
SALARIO Y BENEFICIOS:

• The pay range for this position is $28.66 – $35.03 an hour.
• Bonificación por firma de 2.000 dólares.
• Jewish Family Service ofrece un generoso paquete de beneficios que incluye:
  • Primas pagadas al 100% por el empleador para el seguro médico, dental, de vida, de incapacidad a largo plazo y el programa de asistencia al empleado.
  • 15 días de vacaciones anuales que aumentan a 20 después de 2 años, y un generoso tiempo de enfermedad pagado.
  • Días festivos federales y judíos pagados.
  • Contribución del 5% del empleador al plan de jubilación 401k (no se requiere la contribución del empleado).
  • Se ofrece una beca de traslado.
  • Las prestaciones adicionales incluyen: cobertura de la vista e inscripción en la FSA.
  • JFS valora y ofrece oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje continuos a todos los miembros del equipo.

Jewish Family Service is currently seeking a Preferred Communities Gap Services Case Manager to join our Refugee and Immigrant Services team. This full-time (37.5 hours/week), grant funded position will provide individualized services to ORR eligible participants as identified by clients’ primary case manager. The position is based in the agency’s Kent office, but work is carried out in locations throughout the state, including clients’ homes and other community locations as needed.

We welcome and encourage you to apply if you feel connected to JFS’ mission. While Jewish values and history guide us, we recognize that our work is best accomplished through the collaboration of individuals from a variety of cultures, skills, and perspectives. If you meet most of the position qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the U.S. Resettlement Program and Preferred Communities Program
• Work with assigned clients to complete intake, assessment, referrals, and connection to services.
• Provide individualized case management to including but not limited to: advocating for and coordinating access to refugee benefits, medical care, school and ESL enrollment, State ID acquisition, bank account creation, and public transportation orientation.
• Facilitate individualized client cultural orientation to the US, community navigation, and understanding of available resources and support systems.
• Garantizar una documentación completa, precisa y oportuna para cada caso.
• Provide all services in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner for each client, utilizing interpretation/translation services as needed.
• Maintain an up to date, working knowledge of best practices in trauma-informed, client-centered case management.
• Collaborate across department and agency programs and cultivates relationships with other community organizations and task forces to ensure client and agency goals are met. Provides referrals to clients as needed.

 
CALIFICACIONES:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field.
• Experiencia de trabajo con otras culturas y capacidad para comunicarse eficazmente con personas que hablan inglés como segunda lengua.
• Strong computer, documentation, and time management skills to ensure effective case file maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to: take initiative, problem solve and work under pressure, handle competing priorities, demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.
• Dedication to serving immigrant communities with a sincere commitment to working on behalf of low-income immigrants.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Debe ser capaz de trabajar en un horario flexible que priorice las necesidades y capacidades de los clientes. Se requiere algún trabajo nocturno y de fin de semana.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable access to personal vehicle as well as ability to drive agency vehicles as required.

 
SALARIO Y BENEFICIOS:

• The pay for this position is $28.66 – $35.03 an hour.
• Jewish Family Service ofrece un generoso paquete de beneficios que incluye:
  • Primas pagadas al 100% por el empleador para el seguro médico, dental, de vida, de incapacidad a largo plazo y el programa de asistencia al empleado.
  • 15 días de vacaciones anuales que aumentan a 20 después de 2 años, y un generoso tiempo de enfermedad pagado.
  • Días festivos federales pagados y 10 días festivos flexibles adicionales accesibles a lo largo del año.
  • Contribución del 5% del empleador al plan de jubilación 401k (no se requiere la contribución del empleado).
  • Las prestaciones adicionales incluyen: cobertura de la vista e inscripción en la FSA.
  • Relocation stipend.
  • JFS valora y ofrece oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje continuos a todos los miembros del equipo.

Jewish Family Service is seeking an Employment Case Manager in the Refugee & Immigrant Services program. This full-time (37.5 hours/week) position provides case management services critical to refugee and immigrant clients’ economic stability. The position will work one-on-one with clients to identify and overcome barriers to employment and financial asset building, focusing on long term career planning and advancement. The position is based at the JFS’ Kent office, but will have responsibilities throughout King County. Travel will be required to meetings in the community, social service facilities, and employment appointments. Regular and punctual attendance with occasional overtime is required, as well as some evenings and weekends.

We welcome and encourage you to apply if you feel connected to JFS’ mission. While Jewish values and history guide us, we recognize that our work is best accomplished through the collaboration of individuals from a variety of cultures, skills, and perspectives. If you meet most of the position qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a strengths-based individualized career plan with clients, identifying and managing towards short- and long-term goals.
• Provide case management that supports stable employment including obtaining/maintaining refugee benefits, addressing routine medical needs, ESL enrollment, transportation support, and assistance with childcare enrollment.
• Assist clients seeking employment throughout their job search and upon entering employment to support client career development and economic self-sufficiency.
• Provide ongoing job readiness orientations needed to secure, retain and advance in employment, including interview skills, workplace culture and expectations, and industry-specific skills.
• Assist clients in accessing suitable trainings, work experience opportunities, and educational institutions to create entry points into appropriate career pathways.
• Assess and record client progress towards career plan goals. Maintain detailed case notes and case files in accordance with program requirements.
• Identify asset building goals with clients. Develop realistic plans based on goals. Connect clients to financial institutions and asset-building agencies as appropriate.
• Provide household budgeting support and teach clients skills needed to build a realistic budget.
• Maintain information on community resources and develop relationships with other providers and professionals, as needed.

 
CALIFICACIONES:

• Licenciatura o experiencia equivalente en el sector.
• Experiencia de trabajo con otras culturas y capacidad para comunicarse eficazmente con personas que hablan inglés como segunda lengua.
• Case management/employment placement experience a plus.
• Se requiere una licencia de conducir válida del Estado de Washington, un seguro de automóvil y acceso confiable a un vehículo personal, así como la capacidad de conducir vehículos de la agencia.
• Familiarity with local community resources and systems in social service support programs.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage competing priorities, pay attention to detail, and clearly and concisely communicate and collaborate with others.
• Fully vaccinated individuals required due to client facing nature of the work; accommodations provided if possible.

 
SALARIO Y BENEFICIOS:

• The starting pay for this position is $28.66 – $35.03/hour.
• Jewish Family Service ofrece un generoso paquete de beneficios que incluye:
  • Primas pagadas al 100% por el empleador para el seguro médico, dental, de vida, de incapacidad a largo plazo y el programa de asistencia al empleado.
  • 15 días de vacaciones anuales que aumentan a 20 después de 2 años, y un generoso tiempo de enfermedad pagado.
  • Días festivos federales pagados y 10 días festivos flexibles adicionales accesibles a lo largo del año.
  • Contribución del 5% del empleador al plan de jubilación 401k (no se requiere la contribución del empleado).
  • Relocation stipend.
  • Las prestaciones adicionales incluyen: cobertura de la vista e inscripción en la FSA.
  • JFS valora y ofrece oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje continuos a todos los miembros del equipo.

Jewish Family Service is seeking a Volunteer Services Coordinator to join our Community Connections Team. This full-time (37.5 hours per week) position is responsible for the recruitment, screening, and placement of volunteers to support programs and clients at Jewish Family Service. In this role, you will work closely across programs and will be the main contact for volunteers. This is a hybrid position located at the Seattle office on Capitol Hill.

We welcome and encourage you to apply if you feel connected to JFS’ mission. While Jewish values and history guide us, we recognize that our work is best accomplished through the collaboration of individuals from a variety of cultures, skills, and perspectives. If you meet most of the position qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the Director of JFS Community Connections and program staff, to assist in developing opportunities for individual and group volunteers.
• Maintains a list of current volunteer opportunities and job descriptions.
• Responds to volunteer inquiries in a timely manner and provides ongoing follow-up communication with potential candidates.
• Coordinates the volunteer application process, including intake phone calls and background checks.
• Manages and tracks volunteer data including individual records, hours and interactions.
• Leads proactive volunteer recruitment using a variety of outreach and marketing tools.
• Creatively and effectively matches volunteers to support client and program needs.
• Creates and updates electronic and printed volunteer collateral including handbooks, job descriptions, training materials and applications.
• Manages the four time a year holiday gift bag volunteer program, the twice per month Shabbat Meal delivery program and the weekly grocery delivery program.
• Collaborates with the Community Connections team and other JFS programs on large events i.e. family and teen volunteer day and the Food Drive & Sort.
• Engage teens and young adults in meaningful service opportunities and develops supporting tracks for partner organizations.
• Builds strong relationships within the Jewish community with organizations such as congregations and youth groups.
• Partners with the Director of Project Kavod, to infuse learning and reflection into the volunteer experience.
• Leads group volunteer projects on and offsite, providing education around JFS programs and hands-on volunteer work.
• Develops annual volunteer recognition and thank you events.
• Supports ongoing volunteer program evaluation and development.
• Stays current on best practices around meaningful civic engagement.
• Provides open feedback loop to Director of JFS Community Connections as appropriate.
• Otras funciones que se le asignen.

 
CALIFICACIONES:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a College or University with at least 2 years of related experience and/or 2 to 3 years non-profit related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with volunteers a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and online tools including Survey Monkey and project management software. Prior experience with Raiser’s Edge and ASANA is preferred.
• Take initiative in meeting goals and seeking professional growth.
• Curiosity and resourcefulness.
• Ability to handle confidential information properly.
• Capacidad para trabajar de forma independiente, así como para ser un miembro colegiado de un equipo.
• Must be flexible and willing to adapt to workflow priority changes.
• Experience working with volunteers and/or event planning is a plus.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally work after hours and/or weekend hours.
• Knowledge of Judaism and local Jewish community and prior non-profit experience are pluses.

 
SALARIO Y BENEFICIOS:

• The pay range for this position is $27.04 – $33.05 an hour.
• Jewish Family Service ofrece un generoso paquete de beneficios que incluye:
  • Primas pagadas al 100% por el empleador para el seguro médico, dental, de vida, de incapacidad a largo plazo y el programa de asistencia al empleado.
  • 15 días de vacaciones anuales que aumentan a 20 después de 2 años, y un generoso tiempo de enfermedad pagado.
  • Días festivos federales y judíos pagados.
  • Contribución del 5% del empleador al plan de jubilación 401k (no se requiere la contribución del empleado).
  • Las prestaciones adicionales incluyen: cobertura de la vista e inscripción en la FSA.
  • JFS valora y ofrece oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje continuos a todos los miembros del equipo.