Avis de recrutement : IRC recrute un.e Travailleur.euse social.e pour les services à court terme aux Etats-Unis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Overview: This role is responsible for coordinating services and referrals for IRC clients and the Spokane refugee community to ensure their needs are promptly identified and met and they are able to access community support.  The Specialist will provide capacity building sessions that help refugee communities to prepare and submit applications for public benefits.

Major Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

  • Assist in providing comprehensive services to IRC clients who need assistance navigating U.S. systems.
  • Assist with enrollment in social services (including, Housing Stabilization Services program, SNAP utility assistance and other social programs) that IRC clients are eligible to receive.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the public assistance programs including focal points from the DSHS
  • Assist clients with resolving barriers to accessing services.
  • Assist office and project leadership in identifying and addressing barriers client communities face.
  • Regularly meet with your supervisor to receive feedback from training, in-office work, as well as providing feedback for your supervisor
  • Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations to support a positive case management experience
  • Ensure compliance with both case file management and reporting requirements. This entails regular and timely maintenance of hard-copy and/or electronic files per donor funding requirements. Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Completed High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in community outreach.
  • Strong connection and relationship with local client community members.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written, as well as bilingual ability in locally relevant community language(s) such as [Arabic, Swahili, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Burmese, Vietnamese or Tigrinya.]
  • Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Proven track record of contributing both independently and as a key team member.
  • Self- starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to work remotely and access to reliable Internet.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred:

  • Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is preferred;
  • Familiar with Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) and Integra.

Working Environment:

  • A combination of standard office environment (currently remote) with potential ‘field’ time in and around the service delivery area.
  • May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Apply here

closing date : April 17th, 2023