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:
The Intake Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for refugees, immigrants, and other eligible clients, conducting intake assessments, determining program eligibility, and connecting clients to services and resources. This role is responsible for assisting clients with public benefits applications, renewals, and case management, while working closely with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) caseworkers to ensure timely access to benefits and resolve case issues. The Specialist provides client advocacy, referrals, and ongoing support, maintains accurate documentation, and helps promote client stability and self-sufficiency through effective service coordination.
This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 5/31/2026 and contingent upon funding extension.
