Job Overview: The Caseworker provides trauma-informed services to refugees and other qualified immigrants to support a positive resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency. The Caseworker works closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to develop service and/or self-sufficiency plans to meet individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements. 
Major Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Conduct intakes, assessments, and program orientations for clients • Develop self-sufficiency plans and timelines in partnership with each client. Provide individualized support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.• Administer and monitor client financial assistance • Assess and monitor client progress to support their attainment of established goals, address challenges, and ensure that available resources are utilized.• Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult in the case. • Provide job readiness services such as resume building, employment search support, and interview preparation• Assist clients and employer partners as necessary with post-placement needs• Detail each client interaction in accordance with program requirements. Input client information in database(s) and assist with tracking and reporting as needed.• Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Build and maintain relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients.• Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area.• May train and lead the activities of volunteers and interns.• Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.
Work Experience:• Relevant professional experience in human services field required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:• Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by IRC’s clients is desired; including but not limited to Dari, Farsi, and/or Pashto, Spanish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Burmese, Rohingya.• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
Working Environment: • A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Compensation:Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.#LI-HYBRID