Join the Team! Career Roles at World Relief Chicagoland

World Relief, and millions of people around the globe, need you.

For many of us, the last few years have been characterized by a deep sense of chaos, uncertainty and injustice. As suffering across the globe appears to be worsening, you’ve likely asked yourself, how can I respond in a meaningful way?

If you've thought about your career path in response, you've come to the right place. Today, World Relief, and millions of people around the globe, need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, World Relief is rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. When you join us at World Relief, you can expect:

• A strong sense of everyday purpose and impact

• A highly relational and collaborative environment

• A commitment to best practices and excellence in our work

• A faith-based working environment and faithful commitment to God’s leading.

If you’re one of the many people feeling like you need to do more for our broken world, here’s your chance. In the midst of the chaos, there is still hope — God has a plan and you can be a part of it.

We are looking for people just like you who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

Will you apply to World Relief today?

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A Quick Note

World Relief employees are committed to the mission, vision and values of the organization. As an organization we follow a Statement of Faith.

In addition to our Statement of Faith and Mission, Vision, and Values, World Relief has other key tenets which candidates for employment must review and understand:

TOWARDS A FRESH EMBRACE OF OUR CHRISTIAN IDENTITY, which informs the organization’s position and understanding of key issues regarding our Christian faith.
FOR THE HEALTH OF THE NATION, a publication of World Relief’s parent organization, the National Association of Evangelicals, which informs World Relief’s position on matters of social and civic engagement.

As part of the application process candidates for positions with World Relief will be asked to discuss this.

Chicagoland Career Opportunities

Adult ESL Instructor (Part-Time)

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ HYBRID

World Relief seeks an experienced ESL instructor to teach an employment-readiness ESL class to adult students living in Chicago through its Chicago office. These classes take place in-person and virtually. The person in this role will teach creative and interactive lessons that incorporate English literacy, digital literacy, and life skills into an employment-readiness curriculum. This position is 10 hour/week. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:00-4:00pm. If you are an energetic individual that has strong interpersonal skills, a passion to teach English to adult immigrants, and the ability to help students successfully prepare for employment, this role may be a good fit for you.

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Afghan Women's Group Early Childhood Program Aide (Part-time)

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief Chicagoland is looking to hire an Early Childhood Program Aide that will work within a new group programming initiative for Afghan women, to provide a robust program for Afghan children under 5 years of age while their mothers attend cultural orientation classes. This position will be based at the Carol Stream location. The Afghan Women’s Group Early Childhood Program Aide has the primary objective to assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom management, with the goal of preparing Afghan children for future success in an elementary school classroom environment and in creating a safe space for Afghan children in their adjustment to life in the U.S. The early childhood program will complement the cultural orientation for Afghan women and will support orientation-based activities of the group.

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Associate English Language Instructor - Aurora

AURORA, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ HYBRID

This position has the primary responsibility for providing English language instruction for adult refugees and immigrants from literacy to intermediate levels. This position helps students gain practical English language proficiency for survival, basic communication, further education, and employment/career success in the United States. Instructors facilitate students moving toward stability and healthy integration into the community. Instruction occurs in multiple modalities across the department: in-person, hybrid, and remote. Language courses offered by the department include emergent literacy, traditional English Language instruction (ESL/ELL), job readiness training, and career-based instruction. This position collaborates weekly with other instructors and gains pedagogical coaching to meet the unique needs of our clients through 1-1 meetings with our Instructional Manager and Curriculum Specialist.

The current role available in the department is a 24 hour/week position to teach an online morning class four days a week from 9AM-11AM followed by an online evening class two nights a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 6:15PM-8:30PM.

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Associate English Language Instructor - Carol Stream

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ HYBRID

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Bilingual English/Spanish Immigration Legal Services Attorney/Legal Representative

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

Are you looking to use your legal knowledge to specialize in the field of Immigration Law? Do you want to be trained to gain Immigration law experience and expertise? Or do you have experience in Immigration law, you would like to continue practicing? World Relief Chicagoland Immigration Legal Services (ILS) department provides low-cost immigration legal counsel and representation to the immigrant community and is looking to expand its legal team. As either a licensed attorney or a Department of Justice (DOJ) Accredited Representative, this position will provide direct legal counsel and representation to immigrants seeking affirmative benefits including family reunification, U/VAWA, refugee/asylee adjustments, DACA, naturalization, and records checks. This position will be based in the Carol Stream office in DuPage County. Bilingual in English/Spanish is required for this position.

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Case Specialist – Bilingual (Russian)

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks a Case Specialist. This position will work with Russian speaking immigrants. They will be responsible for facilitating the intake process, beginning at the point of the client’s intake interview, including registration/intake, document verification, and the coordination, monitoring, and follow-up of client’s short-term and long-term care. This position will provide short and long term case management, applications for financial assistance, children & youth support, employment assistance and other relevant services to eligible clients. In addition, referral and follow up will be necessary to external services at other community agencies. This role will report to Chicagoland offices (Aurora, Carol Stream, and Chicago).

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Case Specialist – Bilingual (Ukrainian)

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks a bilingual Case Specialist who is responsible for facilitating the intake process for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees and other ORR eligible populations, beginning at the point of the client’s intake interview, including registration/intake, document verification, and the coordination, monitoring, and follow-up of client’s short-term and long-term care. This position also has responsibility for providing case management to clients, including ongoing cultural adjustment support, orientations, referrals, and mediation services for clients. The Case Specialist will work closely with community organizations, churches, landlords, and service providers to facilitate self-sufficiency among clients. (For Chicagoland sites in Aurora and DuPage).

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Church Mobilizer

Client Support Coordinator – Bilingual (Ukrainian)

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks a Client Support Coordinator to respond to general enquiries about services provided to Ukrainian and Russian speaking clients, process client applications, respond to phone enquiries, conduct initial contacts with clients and enter client information into the organization’s database. This position will work closely with case specialists to ensure timely contacts with clients, plan client support and monitor their progress through the period of service.

This position will report to all 3 offices (Aurora, Carol Stream, and Chicago)

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Early Childhood Education Coordinator

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

The Early Childhood Education Coordinator provides case management for refugee and immigrant children from birth through five years of age, including community referrals, and parent education. This includes assisting families to enroll their children in preschool and early childhood programs, parental engagement and orientation, as well as the collaborative development of service plans design to meet the development goals of young children.

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Employment Specialist (Aurora)

AURORA, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EMPLOYMENT SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ HYBRID

The Employment Specialist position will provide critical supportive services and counsel to refugees and other immigrants as they search for initial employment. This position assists clients through employment counseling that includes resume, application, and interview preparation assistance, and utilizing employer connections to facilitate job placements. The Employment Specialist will also assist in maintaining and expanding an employer network.

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ESL Instructor (Part Time)

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ HYBRID

World Relief seeks an experienced ESL instructor to teach morning and afternoon ESL classes to adult students living in Chicago through its Chicago office. The ESL Instructor will teach creative and interactive ESL lessons that incorporate English literacy, digital literacy, life, employment, and college-readiness skills. Both virtual and hybrid classes will be taught. This position is 35 hours/week. Classes are currently held on weekdays between 9:00am-4:00pm. If you are an energetic individual that has strong interpersonal skills, a passion to teach English to adult immigrants, and the ability to help students successfully navigate technology and online learning platforms, this role may be a good fit for you.

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Grants Manager

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US GRANTS MANAGEMENT /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ HYBRID

World Relief seeks a Grants Manager to be responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of competitive federal and state grants. Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, this position will be responsible for all grant-related activities, including managing the grant proposal process, working closely with program managers and the director to develop compelling proposals and outcomes, coordinating and submitting grant reporting, monitoring program/grant compliance, and communicating with funders. This position will serve as the primary contact for program managers as it relates to grant guidance, capturing and reporting outcomes, and addressing compliance issues.

This position reports to multiple offices throughout the Chicagoland area including Chicago, Carol Stream, and Aurora, IL.

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Group Facilitator and Case Specialist

AURORA, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

This position will facilitate group classes for vulnerable populations, assist program participants in gaining access to community resources, and work with volunteers to help clients adjust to life in the U.S. This position will also have a small case load of individuals with intensive needs. A successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to assist immigrants in achieving stability and overcoming barriers that hinder healthy integration.

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Housing Specialist - Bi-lingual

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks a Housing Specialist which has the primary responsibility of developing relationships with property owners and landlords to secure safe and affordable permanent housing for recently arrived refugees. This position will work closely with case managers to identify housing needs and may involve regular travel throughout the Chicago suburbs. This position requires a highly motivated and organized individual who is adept at building relationships, multi-tasking, and utilizing a tracking system to keep up-to-date and accurate records. This position ends May 30th 2024.

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Initial Resettlement Manager

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

The Initial Resettlement Manager (IRM) will provide supervision and strategic management for programs serving new arrived refugees to ensure program participants reach a place of stability and move towards healthy integration. The IRM will lead a team of people who perform high quality, core resettlement services and ensure compliance with programs established by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and its program intermediaries.

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Intake, Assessment, and Referral Case Worker

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

Through the Preferred Communities Intake, Assessment and Referral (IAR) program this position will provide case management services to asylees, Cuban/Haitian Entrants, and other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible populations that arrived to the United States outside of the refugee resettlement program. Case management responsibilities will include activities such as assistance in accessing public benefits, housing, medical service provision, school enrollment assistance, and referrals to legal services and educational providers. This position is based in Chicago and requires visits to refugee families primarily in northern Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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Intensive Case Specialist (Part Time)

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ ON-SITE

The Intensive Case Specialist position provides case management for immigrant clients who require non-routine care beyond the scope of primary case management services. This position has responsibility for providing intensive case management services to clients with complex medical conditions and clients facing multiple vulnerabilities including LGBT clients, HIV-positive clients, survivors of torture, single parents, clients with psychological conditions or at risk of suicide, elderly clients, disabled clients, or young adult clients without parents. Client service plans will be goal-focused and time-bound with a focus on the client’s ability to become independent from WRDA in meeting needs. The Intensive Case Specialist will work closely with WRDA teams and departments, community organizations, and service providers to promote and facilitate self-sufficiency among enrolled clients.

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Intensive Case Worker (Part-time)

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ ON-SITE

Through the Preferred Communities (PC) program, the Intensive Case Worker position provides case management to clients who require care beyond the scope of primary case management services. The PC program supports refugees and ORR-eligible populations with challenging needs that require special attention, including those with serious medical conditions, women at risk, and elderly refugees. The position will help participants requiring specialized medical or mental healthcare to better integrate into the community by learning to overcome barriers and do things such as learn how to access services to manage their disability and/or medical condition; overcome obstacles to employment; address mental health issues; and reach self-sufficiency in all areas of vulnerability.

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Immigrant Case Worker (Temporary)

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks a Bilingual (Spanish) Immigrant Case Worker. This position will provide case management and coordination services to immigrant families, including accessing social services and medical providers, ongoing cultural adjustment support, orientations, referrals to service providers, and mediation services. The Immigrant Case Worker will work closely with community organizations, churches, and service providers to promote community integration.

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Job Readiness English Language Instructor - Part-time

AURORA, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ HYBRID

World Relief seeks a Job Readiness English Language Instructor. This role has the primary responsibility of providing English language instruction and Job Readiness training for newly arrived refugees who are actively seeking employment. This position aims to move students toward stability and healthy integration through practical, survival English language acquisition, as well as the development of skills necessary to find and retain a job in the US workforce.

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Mobilization Database Support

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US VOLUNTEER RESOURCES /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ REMOTE

World Relief seeks a Volunteer Database Support role to play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing an organization's volunteer management system. This position involves assisting with the collection, organization, and management of volunteer data, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of records. The Volunteer Database Support works closely with the volunteer coordinator or manager to support volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts.

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Refugee Case Worker

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks a Refugee Case Worker to provide case management primarily to newly arriving refugee and immigrant families, including providing initial resettlement services, ongoing cultural adjustment support, orientations, referrals, and mediation services. The Refugee Case Worker will work closely with community organizations, churches, landlords, and service providers to promote successful community integration. This position is based in Chicago and requires visits to refugee families primarily in northern Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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Refugee Health Coordinator

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

This position will be responsible for assisting refugees and immigrants to obtain their Initial Health Screening, establish a primary care provider, and help with follow up care. They will provide health education and orientation to the U.S. healthcare system through orientations with all newly arrived refugees and additional workshops. This position will work closely with the transportation volunteers and case managers to provide ongoing health coordination for clients with intensive medical needs.

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Transportation and Support Associate - Aurora

AURORA, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks a Transportation and Support Associate. This position has the primary responsibility for driving a 15-passenger van to transport clients and their children in DuPage and Aurora areas to appointments, meetings and classes as well as to create and maintain schedules for picking up and dropping off the clients. This position will be a part of the Initial Resettlement team that provides services to newly arrived refugees and additional administrative tasks and responsibilities may be assigned by the Manager.

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Transportation and Support Associate - Carol Stream

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

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Transportation Associate (Part Time) - Chicago

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ ON-SITE

This position has the primary responsibility for driving either a mini van or a 15-passenger van to transport Afghan women and their children to and from Cultural Orientation classes as well as to create and maintain schedules for picking up and dropping of the women and children. This position will be a part of the Afghan Women’s Groups team. This position include providing in person support for the Afghan children’s program while Cultural Orientation classes are in session for the Afghan women and it might have some additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.

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