Position: Casework Assistant -IRC (Deadline July 2024)
Position: Casework Assistant -IRC (Deadline July 2024)
Casework Assistant
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGOs), working in more than 50 countries and over 25 U.S. cities. IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, join us in positively impacting the lives of millions worldwide.
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Job Id: req52620
Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States
Category: Social Work & Community Development
Employee Category: Regular
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: In-person
Open To Expatriates: No
Compensation: $18.50 – $20.00 per hour
Job Overview
The Casework Assistant supports the provision of direct services to refugees during their initial resettlement process.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist the resettlement team with services for newly arriving refugees, including apartment set-ups, airport pick-ups, intake interviews, home visits, grocery shopping, cultural orientation, school enrollment, and transportation to appointments and activities.
- Link clients with appropriate educational, health, and social services.
- Complete client records, documentation, and case files in a timely manner.
- Communicate client information to other staff members as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Equivalent of up to two years of combined job-related training and experience, ideally in social services, humanitarian relief, public service, or other not-for-profit environments.
- Demonstrated success in working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in Spanish, Dari, or Pashto preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Detail-oriented, reliable, with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
Working Environment
- Combination of standard office environment and fieldwork in and around the service delivery area.
- May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
You may also be eligible for:
Compensation
Posted pay ranges apply to U.S.-based candidates and 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.
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
IRC values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
U.S. Benefits
IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All U.S. employees are eligible for:
- Sick time
- 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an additional 3-7% IRC contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (support in times of crisis and mental health struggles)
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- 10 U.S. 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)
- 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 period.
Standard of Professional Conduct
IRC and its workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct, which includes Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people from the countries and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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