Position: Resettlement Caseworker – IRC (Deadline August 2024)
Position: Resettlement Caseworker – IRC (Deadline August 2024)
Resettlement Caseworker – Wichita, KS, United States
Requisition ID: req52246
Job Title: Resettlement Caseworker
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: USD 19.23 – 20.00 Hourly
Location: Wichita, KS USA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Description
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:
- Pre- and Post-Arrival Services: Coordinate timely services to ensure each client has living essentials such as housing, food, medical care, and access to transportation, and is oriented to their new environment.
- Client Intake and Needs Assessment: Conduct intake services with clients to assess needs. Develop self-sufficiency plans and timelines in partnership with each client. Provide individualized support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.
- Monitoring and Support: Assess and monitor client progress to support their attainment of established goals, address challenges, and ensure that available resources are utilized effectively.
- Documentation and Reporting: Detail each client interaction in accordance with program requirements. Input client information in databases and assist with tracking and reporting as needed.
- Collaboration and Networking: Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Build and maintain relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients.
- Transportation: Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area.
- Training and Leadership: May train and lead the activities of volunteers and interns.
- Other Duties: Perform 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 the human services field required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
You may also be eligible for:
Position: Director, Global Office -International Organization for Migration (Deadline June 2024)
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 multicultural 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 languages spoken by IRC’s clients, such as Arabic, Swahili, Dari, and/or Pashto, is desired.
- 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.
Gender Equality:
IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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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 plan with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an additional 3-7% IRC contribution. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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.
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