Casework Assistant

Salt Lake City

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Salt Lake City
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
Closing Date: Closed

IRC BACKGROUND: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has 26 offices in the United States and a presence in over 40 countries.

JOB OVERVIEW: The casework assistant will provide Reception & Placement (R&P) case management core services and coordinate extended case management (ECM) services including health, employment, financial stability, education, and housing for refugees during the two-year period after arrival. This position reports to the Casework Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

•Assist the caseworkers in the preparation of new arrivals and in the provision of core services.

•Support the casework team’s efforts to link clients with appropriate educational, health and social services.

•Provide interpretation services, both within the Agency/Program and to outside Agency partners, if applicable and when approved by manager.

•Case note all appropriate clients’ contacts and activities as directed.

•Assist with the timely completion of client records, documentation, and case files review.

•Assist clients in applying and accessing resources in the community.

•Perform any functions regarding contract or sub-contract related to case management services for refugees; this includes Employment Contract, Matching Grant Contract, and any other contract that provides funding and/or services for IRC and refugee clients.

•Comply with all IRC policies and protocols.

•Participate in all program meetings and staff development activities.

•Other related duties as assigned.

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