Caseworker for Asylum Seekers & Families

Requisition ID: req20927

Job Title: Caseworker for Asylum Seekers & Families

Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: San Diego, CA USA

Job Description

IRC Background:
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 at work in over 40 countries and 24 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

The IRC is part of a multi-agency response to support families in San Diego who are seeking asylum. The Caseworker will provide case management for persons remaining in San Diego during the process of seeking asylum.

Job Overview:
The Caseworker will provide high-quality case management to families and individuals in San Diego who are seeking asylum, both from the IRC office and offsite locations. This includes but is not limited to conducting intake assessments, developing a service plan with clients, and providing ongoing case management with internal and external referrals to help them meet their needs and goals in areas such as basic needs, legal representation, physical and mental health, economic wellbeing, housing, school enrollment of children. This requires close collaboration with IRC colleagues as well as other service providers in San Diego.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality case management for Asylum Seeking Families (ASF) and individuals who remain in San Diego, conducting intake and developing/following individual service plans to meet the needs of each family;
• Support clients through service referrals based on each client’s unique needs, and ensure clients understand the time and location of required appointments and court dates;
• Ensure that clients are provided the basic tools vital to meet their established short-term goals & objectives;
• Provide individualized and group orientations on rights and responsibilities and other relevant topics;
• Assessing and monitoring client progress at regular intervals to ensure progress on goals is made, designated resources are maximized; modifying initial service plans with clients, and other case file documents as required;
• Ensure timely compliance with both case file management and reporting requirements. This entails regular and timely maintenance of both hard-copy and electronic files per best practice standards;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree, ideally in Social Work or similar field of study;

Minimum of 3+ years relevant work experience in human services field (in addition to the above), ideally previous case management experience;

Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment;

Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member;

Follow strict guidelines of client confidentiality;

Self- starter with excellent problem solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties and manage time effectively;

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook);

Proficient in spoken and written English and Spanish is required, or another common language of asylum seekers in San Diego including Russian or French;

Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Working Environment:
Standard, professional office environment;

This position will work both from the IRC office in City Heights and El Cajon;

Regular travel to off-site locations is required;

Access to a reliable vehicle to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Benefits: We offer our employees phenomenal benefits such as paid parental leave, generous time off, and excellent medical, dental, and vision options.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do 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. 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.

Please apply at http://www.rescue.org/careers