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Please note this position requires oral fluency in both English and
Russian.
The Holocaust Community Services (HCS) Care Manager II Russian Speaking
position offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated social services
professional to work directly with Holocaust Survivors providing
financial assistance, case management, and socialization opportunities.
Care Managers support survivor clients to maintain independence and
dignity as they age, learn and promote awareness about the experiences
they endured during the Holocaust, and help address the needs they have
today as a result of those experiences.
**Please note this position requires oral fluency in both English and
Russian.**
The Holocaust Community Services (HCS) Care Manager II Russian Speaking
position offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated social services
professional to work directly with Holocaust Survivors providing
financial assistance, case management, and socialization opportunities.
Care Managers support survivor clients to maintain independence and
dignity as they age, learn and promote awareness about the experiences
they endured during the Holocaust, and help address the needs they have
today as a result of those experiences.
HCS is a team of approximately 25 talented professionals who strive to
provide an affirming and supportive culture in which everyone can grow
and thrive. All staff receive group and individual supervision weekly to
enhance skills and support professional growth and self-care. In
addition, HCS provides opportunities for ongoing professional education
as well as reimbursement for CEUs and certifications.
HCS is currently providing both in-person and remote services, and Care
Managers have flexibility to determine their schedule with a mix of
remote and office-based days. HCS offers a**competitive salary, sign-on
bonus, and comprehensive benefits package**including affordable medical,
dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off including vacation, sick
days, and Jewish Holidays.
Care Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain a client caseload, including conducting regular
office-based, in-home, or remote assessments of Holocaust survivors
physical, functional, emotional, financial, and environmental
systems; determine eligibility for financial assistance and other
supportive services; complete documentation in a timely manner.
Provide ongoing case management, resource linkage, and support
services to clients as needed.
Participate in weekly individual supervision/case consultation and
weekly team meetings.
Participate in program planning and implementation, including
cultural and socialization programs such as Caf Europa, Holocaust
commemorations, and holiday and birthday celebrations.
Depending on professional interest, may provide counseling and/or
co-facilitate survivor support groups or classes.
Based on professional interest, may lead or participate in
professional presentations and community education; as opportunities
arise, may attend trainings and conferences locally or nationally.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in
gerontology, social services, psychology, or other related areas;
graduate degree preferred
Bilingual in English and Russian with oral and written fluency in
both languages
Valid drivers license and car required for travel throughout the
city and suburbs
Minimum 2 years of social services experience
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office
Strong organizational skills
Sensitive interpersonal and oral communication skills
Knowledge of human behavior and experience with older adults
preferred
Knowledge of trauma and trauma-informed care preferred
Understanding and knowledge of local Jewish Communal Activities
preferred
CJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.
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