The mission of the International Institute of New England (IINE) is to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. One of the oldest and largest human services organizations for New Americans in the region, IINE serves more than 4,000 people each year in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire. Our programs include case management, youth and family services, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), employment and skills training, and immigration legal services.
A dynamic, forward-looking, smart and rapidly growing non-profit organization, we seek well-qualified, solutions-focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields. Successful candidates will join a committed team of professional staff and volunteers who are devoted to welcoming and serving new Americans.
Position: Case Specialist, Preferred Communities
Benefits:
Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, personal, sick days and twelve paid holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that IINE establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, IINE offers medical, dental and vision. Company-paid life insurance, company-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 403(b) with company match plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 403(b)-plan document. Other perks such as discounts through our vision plan, fitness reimbursement and more.
Overview
The Preferred Communities (PC) Case Specialist supports the resettlement and integration of vulnerable refugees in New Hampshire. Through the provision of intensive case management, the PC Case Specialist provides extended strength-based support, sets self-sufficiency goals with the client, and reduces the barriers of integration. The PC Case Specialist provides comprehensive case management services including home visits, crisis support, program enrollment, referrals, and advocacy.
Responsibilities
Required Skills/Abilities
Education & Experience
Work Environment Conditions
Candidate will report to IINE Manchester site, in which they will have an individualized workspace.
The PC Case Specialist may support clients with family wellness and/or domestic violence issues. While the PC Case Specialist will be required to be a mandated reporter and support victims in finding resources, it is not an obligation nor requirement to be on the scene of an occurrence of physical violence.
Physical Demands
Candidate will be required to support clients with transportation to appointments on an as needed basis. Candidate may also be required to support with lifting and moving furniture and other items up to 50 pounds for apartment set-ups.
Covid-19 Policy
IINE does not require applicants for most positions to show proof of Covid-19. Some federal contracts, however, require IINE staff to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, and some immigration status adjustments, such as a Green Card, require proof of Covid-19 vaccination as well. Consequently, for some positions, IINE staff may be required to show proof of vaccination, and in others, IINE staff will be supporting clients who are required by law to have proof of vaccination in order to adjust their status in the United States.
US Work Eligibility Notice
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States, and IINE is unable to provide visa sponsorship in connection with this.