Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854
wr· Human Services
About this role
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will provide case management services to immigrant families including services such as applying for public benefits, accessing medical care, assisting children to enroll in school, providing referrals to external organizations, and ongoing community orientation.
This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 6/30/2027 and contingent upon funding extension.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments with immigrant families to assess needs and barriers, and to facilitate connections to appropriate services for meeting identified needs.
- Assist asylum seeking families in accessing and understanding public benefits such as Medicaid, All Kids, VTTC and WIC.
- Orient participants to the healthcare system including making appointments, arranging transportation, and communicating important information to physicians.
- Provide education/orientation to families regarding their new surroundings in the city of Chicago.
- Assist immigrants in scheduling and attending appointments with social service and medical providers, at times providing transportation
- Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records
- Actively participate in department meetings and program trainings
- Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
- Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
- Ability/willingness to drive minivan and/or 15-passenger van required
- Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic preferred due to client/community needs)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and ability to work independently
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Knowledge of the immigrant experience highly preferred
- Strong mediation and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relational skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through on projects and assignments
- Experience and/or training in working with traumatized populations or trauma informed care
- Desire to engage the local church in partnership with our service to asylum seekers
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem solve, and exercise critical thinking skills
- Willingness to advocate on behalf of clients with service providers, and governmental organizations
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time employees.
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854 role at wr?
The listed salary for this Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854 position at wr is USD 23–25. This is an Limited Term, Full time role.
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This Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854 role at wr is based in Chicago, IL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854 role at wr full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Limited Term, Full time position. It is posted as a Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854 role in the Human Services department at wr.
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This Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854 position is part of the Human Services department at wr. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854 position at wr was posted on Sep 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Asylum Seeker Case Worker - 2025854
wr · 💰 USD 23–25
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