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Occasional Case Aide

IRC - International Rescue Committee

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.
Job Overview: The Case Aide provides trauma-informed services to refugees and other qualified immigrants to support a positive resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency. The Case Aide carries out activities 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:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
•Carry out timely pre- and post-arrival tasks to ensure each client has living essentials such as housing, food, medical care, and access to transportation, and is oriented to their new environment.
•Support efforts to link clients with appropriate educational, health, and social services.  Assist clients to attain their established goals, address challenges, and utilize available resources.
•Detail client interactions in accordance with program requirements. Input client information in database(s) 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 provide interpretation services.
•Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education: High school diploma strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.
Work Experience:
•Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience strongly preferred.
•Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.
Demonstrated 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 multi-cultural 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 and Spanish, both spoken and written.
•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 and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
•100% in person with no opportunity to work remotely
•May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Compensation:
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges 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.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.


Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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