Intake Coordinator
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 casework coordinator provides trauma-informed services to refugees and other qualified immigrants to support a positive resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency. The coordinator also manages a team providing resettlement casework services and 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. This position reports to the program manager for resettlement.Major Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Core Service Delivery:Coordinate pre-arrival case preparation, which may include case assurance, communication with US ties, and liaising with IRC’s Processing Department at Headquarters for clients.With support from the program manager, assign cases to caseworkers and ensure timely provision of core services including airport pickups, home visits, school enrollment, and other services as outlined in the R&P, APA, RTCA, MG and program guidelines.Collaborate with other departments to encourage timely internal and external referrals.Documentation, Compliance and Reporting: Ensure oversight and monitoring of case files for proper file documentation, including developing appropriate forms, procedures and training for casework staff with casework supervisor.Ensure reporting requirements are met in compliance with donor and organizational requirements.Direct Client Services:Maintain a reduced active caseload of clients and ensure all clients receive the full range of services mandated.Assess and monitor client progress at regular intervals to ensure progress on goals is made and designated resources are maximized, modifying initial services plans and other documents as needed.Develop local resources for clients and share contact information across programs.Staff Supervision and Other Responsibilities:Oversee a team of caseworkers including daily oversight of active caseloads, delegation of work assignments, and coaching. Evaluate and ...