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 role involves developing service and/or self-sufficiency plans to meet individual client needs and preferences.

Tasks Summary

• Coordinate timely pre- and post-arrival services including housing, food, medical care, and transportation.
• Conduct intake services to assess client needs.
• Develop self-sufficiency plans and timelines in partnership with clients.
• Provide individualized support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.
• Assess and monitor client progress towards goals.
• Detail client interactions and input client information in database(s).
• Collaborate with coworkers and partner organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with area service providers.
• Travel and transport clients and materials as needed.
• May train and lead volunteers and interns.

Experience Requirements

• 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.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Languages Preferred: • Proficiency in language(s) spoken by IRC’s clients is desired; including Dari, Farsi, and/or Pashto.

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: • A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area.

Remuneration: • Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.70