Human Resources
CRIS is an equal opportunity employer with a staff whose members come from 20
countries of origin and who speak 24 languages.   The agency highly values diversity,
professionalism and the ability to work in a demanding, multicultural environment.

Those who are interested in applying for employment at CRIS are asked to begin the process by sending a
resume to J. Pyle, Human Resources Manager, at jpyle@cris-ohio.com, by fax at (614) 235-6127; or by
USPS at 3624 Bexvie Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43227.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
  • Help Me Grow Service Coordinator
Minimum requirements:
Associate's Degree in major field of study related to early childhood
Two years experience working with children birth through 3 years
Have a service coordination credential issued by Ohio Department of Health (or willing and able to obtain   
within one year of hire)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in Somali
Manage multiple tasks, organize excellently
Able to work independently within a team
Have a valid Ohio driver's license and liability insurance

Preferences:
strongly prefer a candidate with strong written and verbal communication skills in Somali, Arabic, Spanish,
French or other language which is spoken by our Help Me Grow clients

General responsibilities:
Assist pregnant women and families with children age birth to three who are at risk for developmental
delays or have been diagnosed with one
Home visits in order to screen children, refer to providers, provide support and education
Create and implement IFSP's - Individualized Family Service Plans
Coordinate services for referrals, evaluations, monitoring, advocacy etc.
Develop, update and maintain client records
Attend all required training in-service sessions, HMG and CRIS meetings, conferences, workshops etc.
Complete skills inventory with clinical supervisor's approval

Position is 40 hours per week.

  • Acculturation and Employment Case Worker
Minimum requirements:
Bachelors Degree or 2 years experience in a directly related profession
Resourceful, pro-active problem-solving ability
Demonstrated fluency in English and at least one other language (Somali)
Skilled in interpersonal in intercultural communication
Strong organizational skills
Experience in delivery of social services or employment services
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Internet and email
Valid driver's license, appropriate insurance and good driving required (last only if transporting clients)
Ability to travel (without notice) around Columbus in order to accompany clients
Excellent (English) writing skills
Professional demeanor

Preferences:
Prefer casework experience

General responsibilities:
Interview and assist clients with problems related to personal adjustments, finances, employment, food,
clothing, and housing
Compile records and prepares monthly reports
Provides translation and interpretation as necessary for program clients
May be required to visit clients in homes or other institutions
Counsel clients regarding plans for meeting needs, and aids client to mobilize inner capacities and
environmental resources to improve social functioning
Refer clients to community resources and other organizations
May assist in informing clients about public benefit entitlements
Perform general receptionist duties as necessary
Attend and contribute to program and agency meetings and trainings
Other tasks as may be assigned

Position is 20 hours per week.

  • Employment Counselor
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or two years experience in a directly related profession
Excellent English oral and written skills
Resourceful, pro-active problem-solving ability
Skilled at interpersonal & intercultural communication
Strong organizational skills
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, the Internet and e-mail
Ability to travel (without notice) around Columbus in order to accompany clients to employment-related
appointments
Valid driver’s license, appropriate insurance
Excellent (English) writing skills
Professional demeanor

Preferences:
Prefer fluency in a second language
Strongly prefer minimum two years work experience in the US

General responsibilities:
Perform enrollment to secure information contributing to client’s (un)employment situation and evaluate
client’s capacities (assessment)
Complete enrollment procedures and transfer file to Contract Compliance Manager
Counsel clients regarding plans for meeting needs, and aid client to mobilize inner capacities and
environmental resources to improve social functioning
Refer clients to community resources and other organizations
Provide job development, resume preparation, job referrals, interview practice to clients, or other soft-skills
training as appropriate
Provide translation, interpretation and general support for clients as directly related to securing and
retaining a job, both in the CRIS office and at the job site
Market clients and agency services to Columbus-area employers
Maintain accurate records and submit timely monthly reports, and others as required
Attend and contribute to program and agency meetings and trainings
Share job-developing information with other Caseworkers and Job Development Specialists
Drive to employment-related appointments with clients as necessary, even on short notice
Report progress of clients to their FCDJFS Case Manager
Other duties as may be assigned

Position is 40 hours per week.

  • Interpreters for all languages
Minimum requirements:  
Fluent in English and at least one other language
Documentation of 24-hour interpreter training in ethics, confidentiality and interpretation for medical
settings
Original fingerprint card and clean BCI background check
Negative current TB test
Proof of immunity to Rubella and Varicella
Doctor's statement that interpreter is free of contagious disease
Independent testing of interpretation and language skills with a minimum score of "good" (scores of
"superior" preferred)

Preferences:
Experience in delivering professional interpretation services in medical and community settings

General responsibilities:
Provide interpretation in community settings as needed