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

CHICAGOLAND, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief Chicagoland is looking for an experienced ESL instructor to teach ESL classes to adult students living in Chicago through its Chicago office. Currently these classes are taking place online which involves virtual classroom meetings and independent student work. The ESL Instructor will teach creative and interactive ESL lessons that incorporate English literacy, digital literacy, life, employment, and college-readiness skills. This position is 10 hour/week. Classes are currently held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 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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Bi-Lingual 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, and ancillary benefits, as well as derivation/acquisition of citizenship, naturalization, and records checks. This position will Carol Stream office in DuPage County. Bilingual in English/Spanish is required for this position.

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Director of Counseling Center (Mental Health)

CHICAGOLAND, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US PROGRAM MANAGEMENT /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your counseling and leadership skills to meet community needs? Do you have a passion for accompanying immigrants on their journey toward wholeness and community belonging? This position is responsible for overseeing the relaunch and clinical operations of World Relief’s Counseling Center, currently based in the western suburbs. This position will be responsible for vision casting, staff and intern recruitment, and practice growth to meet a growing demand for trauma-informed, culturally-responsive counseling. This will include building & launching a new program funding model inclusive of insurance billing.

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Education Volunteer Coordinator

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ HYBRID

World Relief seeks an Education Volunteer Coordinator. World Relief Chicagoland serves refugees and immigrants in partnership with local churches. The Education Volunteer Coordinator works in collaboration with the World Relief Education and Church & Volunteer Mobilization Departments to coordinate volunteer services for adult immigrants and refugees in World Relief’s English tutoring and classroom programs. Key responsibilities include providing guidance, training, placement and support to volunteers and students throughout the length of their involvement in the program, engaging volunteers who serve in one-time ESL opportunities, gathering and maintaining all program data and resources, providing support to the Education Department, and collaborating with staff, church, and community partners in the delivery of program services.

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Finance Specialist Immigrant Program Support

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US FINANCE /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ HYBRID

World Relief seeks a Finance Specialist Immigrant Program Support to provide financial and budget management assistance to the wide variety of funding streams that support the Immigrant Family Services and related programs (Family Case Management, Employment, Counseling). Reporting directly to the Finance Director this position also works under the oversight of the Immigrant Family Services Director and in conjunction with other Senior Finance Specialists, Family Case Management, Employment and Counseling program management staff.

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Group Facilitator and Case Specialist

CAROL STREAM, 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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Immigrant Case Worker

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, 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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Intensive Case Specialist

Job Category: US Programs

Supervisor: Amanda Nonnie

Requisition Number: INTEN003928

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks 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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Mental Health Counselor

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

This role provides clinical treatment and maintenance support and works alongside a multi-disciplinary team that together provides holistic support to adult clients through wellness & prevention activities. Therapy & wellness groups through the Counseling Center are key supports offered to adult clients to help them reach stability and move toward long-term community integration.

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Program Associate

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

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Program Manager (Refugee Resettlement)

AURORA, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

The Program Manager will provide supervision and strategic management for programs serving refugees and other eligible immigrants during their first six months in the U.S. to ensure program participants reach a place of stability and move towards healthy integration. The Program Manager 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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Refugee Case Worker - Carol Stream

CAROL STREAM, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief seeks to assist with the provision of core services and provides short-term case management for refugee families in coordination with WR staff, local churches, and the broader community. This position will be responsible for providing ongoing client services and administrative tasks for the receptions and placement and match grant programs. Position is based in Aurora and requires client visits throughout Kane and surrounding counties.

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Refugee Case Worker - Aurora

AURORA, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

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Refugee Health Specialist

Southern Border Asylee Project Manager

CHICAGO, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US REFUGEE SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

This position will coordinate World Relief Chicagoland’s efforts occurring at each of its three locations (Chicago, DuPage, and Aurora) to serve immigrants recently arrived through the southern border. The Project Manager will coordinate case management service provision as well as be responsible for accurately tracking and documenting program service provision and ensuring the fulfillment of grant reporting and documentation requirements. This position requires travel to all three Chicagoland office locations.

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Transportation Associates

CHICAGOLAND, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EDUCATION /

REGULAR, PART-TIME

/ ON-SITE

This position has the primary responsibility for driving a 15-passenger van to transport students to and from English classes, as well as to maintain communication with Transporation Coordinator for updated routes for picking up and dropping of the students. This position will be a part of the admin team that provides a number of support services to the Adult English Language Program at World Relief, and it might have some additional organizational tasks as assigned.

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Ukrainian Employment Counselor

CHICAGOLAND, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EMPLOYMENT SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

The Ukrainian Employment Counselor position will provide critical supportive services and counsel to Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees 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 Counselor will also assist in maintaining and expanding an employer network.

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Ukrainian Employment Specialist

CHICAGOLAND, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US EMPLOYMENT SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ HYBRID

The Ukrainian Employment Specialist position will provide critical supportive services and counsel to Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees 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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Women's Group Coordinator

CHICAGOLAND, IL /

USPGMS/ US MINISTRIES – US IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES /

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

/ ON-SITE

World Relief Chicagoland is looking to hire a Women’s Groups Program Coordinator that will be at the Chicago location. This individual will possess knowledge of the challenges Afghan women face when first arriving in the United States, and will work within a team to support the programming initiative for Afghan women that will consist of weekly English Language classes and ongoing cultural orientation. This position will be responsible for coordinating the program flow and overseeing curriculum development while providing ongoing support for the in-person orientation classes. This position will also provide technology and basic case management support to the cultural orientation facilitator for the women participating in the classes.

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Women's Group Interpreter - Aurora

Women's Group Interpreter - Carol Stream

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