Caseworker, Social Work

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JRThe 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 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, serving clients for up to 9 months post arrival.
** Major Responsibilities:
*** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* • Coordinate timely pre- and post-arrival 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.  
• 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.  
• Assess and monitor client progress to support their attainment of established goals, address challenges, and to ensure that available resources are utilized.  
• Detail each client interaction in accordance with program requirements. Input client information in database(s) and assist with tracking and reporting as needed.  
• Collaborate with IRC Spokane Case Management team to assess best fit for clients services after initial resettlement period.

• Provide clients with extended orientation on a variety of topics regarding health such as women’s health, specialized treatment for people with physical disabilities, and navigating physical healthcare systems at the local level, to include supporting clients in practicing and learning to do this independently.

• Respond to client health-related crises, with guidance from supervisor as needed.

• Assist in development of custom Self Sufficiency plans with clients and provide coaching a support to clients as they work to remove and overcome barriers to gain self-sufficiency.  
• 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.
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* Job Requirements:

**** Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.
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* Work Experience:

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* • 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:

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* • 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…