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Bilingual Caseworker (Bangla; part-time)
Position Description
Our Case Management Department is looking for a highly personable, persistent, and detail-oriented part-time, bilingual, Bangla-speaking Caseworker to assist our Case Management team with client services. CIANA’s Case Management Department provides job/housing assistance, public benefits application support, and NYC Care enrollment as well as referrals to other community and public resources.
The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans, Inc. (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.
Requirements
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Fluent in English AND Bangla
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At least two years of college completed
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Experience in Casework
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Experience in one or more of the following:
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Microsoft Office and Google Suite, especially Excel/Sheets
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Knowledge of public benefits or willingness to learn
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Researching
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Organization and filing
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Counseling or customer service
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Everyday Duties
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Scheduling new appointments and confirming scheduled appointments
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Managing correspondence between CIANA, clients, and other institutions
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Completing general and case management intakes for new clients
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Assisting with case working appointments, especially with interpretation for clients who speak Arabic/Bangla
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Maintaining case working client spreadsheet, database, and digital files
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Organizing and maintaining up-to-date paper files
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Attending trainings and coalition meetings with case manager and/or clients
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Ability to do presentations at various outreach events explaining CIANA’s services
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Accompanying or representing clients at other meetings and appointments
Projects
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Help fulfill quarterly deliverables
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Develop and execute trainings in specific service areas
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15 - $20 per hour
Schedule: 20 hours per week between Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM
Location
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In-person
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Astoria, NY 11106
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Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)