RCA Specialist

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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 (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Employment and RCA Specialist assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services. Additionally, the Employment and RCA Specialist vets potential participants for admission into the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Program, evaluates monthly which existing participants are still eligible for the program, and based on the variables present in each case, how much their monthly benefit should be, documents eligibility review, closes cases out of the program and completes regular file inspection of eligibility materials.

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This is a limited-term, full-time position ending September 30, 2026, with the possibility for renewal.

• Employment
  • Conduct an employability assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services. Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult. Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities.
  • Develop and cultivate long-term relationships with area employers and staffing agencies to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
  • Assist clients and employers as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs.
  • Monitor client job performance, wage levels, and related metrics.
  • Detail each client interaction in accordance with program requirements. Input client information into database 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 support staff, volunteers, and interns.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• RCA
  • Conduct comprehensive assessment of eligibility for families seeking to participate in the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA).
  • Conduct monthly meetings with all families enrolled in the program to confirm facts upon which eligibility determination is made, and their comprehension of the rules of the program.
  • Conduct employability assessment to determine whether clients are mandatory or nonmandatory for employment.
  • Complete enrollments into the RCA program.
  • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date case note services log containing detailed information about service provision.
  • Maintain copies of all appropriate documents, forms and other data in the client case file.
  • Request monthly cash assistance and vendor payment checks from the Idaho Office for Refugees and IRC finance staff after reviewing each RCA participant’s ongoing eligibility.
  • Coordinate with other direct service staff to ensure up-to-date information on any changes of case status including employment, loss of employment, SSI benefits, birth of a child, etc. are well documented in the case file and reflected in any required benefit changes.
  • Be the primary point of contact with the funder on any questions on how to appropriately apply policy to unique circumstances.
  • Other duties as assigned.