Position Title: Employment Case Aide

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Refugee Resettlement

Position Type: Full Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Refugee Resettlement

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Generous paid vacation time and sick leave
• 13 observed Federal and Jewish holidays
• 4 Floating Holidays each year, which employees select from over 60 religious holidays and community days of importance
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Employment team as the Employment Case Aide. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your critical thinking skills and direct service experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Employment Case Aide plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by ensuring all resettlement services to target populations are completed in an efficient and timely manner. This position reports directly to the Employment Program Manager and works closely with the Employment Team and the rest of the Refugee Resettlement team.

Responsibilities:

• Implements Refugee Employment programs following program guidelines and ensuring compliance of service throughout program activities
• Provides support to case manager by assisting with coordination of services per family based on family needs, transportation to appointments and additional follow ups as needed
• Provides culturally competent case management to ensure highest level of culturally appropriate service to diverse client population
• Participates in ongoing trainings and HIAS cohort meetings as assigned
• Conducts home visits to deliver relevant client documents, check on family status and provide transportation to appointments
• Acts as a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude, flexibility in a busy office environment, and possess quick critical thinking ability to identify creative solutions to complex challenges
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Familiarity with social service delivery and underlying philosophies or willingness to learn
• Experience working or volunteering with individuals with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Basic typing and computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Valid California Driver's license, good driving record and a reliable vehicle

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• High School or GED
• Second language skills: Arabic, Swahili, Dari, Pashto, French, Kinyarwanda

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

• Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.