Survivors of Torture Case Worker
Seattle
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Seattle
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Criminology, Extremism, Police Affairs and Anti-Corruption
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Project and Programme Management
- 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 a presence in over 40
countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm
to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of
services including intensive case management, employment and economic
empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming,
and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State.
IRC Washington is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and
accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and
supportive workplace.
Job Overview:
IRC in Seattle (IRC-Sea) partners with Harborview Medical
Center (HMC) and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) to provide
comprehensive social, physical and mental health services, legal services, as
well as housing, systems navigation, and community support to survivors of
torture in Washington State. Services will be targeted to communities that
experience a high prevalence of torture, primarily refugees, asylees, asylum
seekers, unaccompanied children, and trafficking survivors. The ideal candidate
should be passionate about serving these communities. The primary role of the
Caseworker is to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed and culturally
appropriate, client-centered case management services for program participants,
including completing eligibility screening and enrollment paperwork, developing
service plans, educating about community services, resources, and legal rights,
and helping problem solve barriers to access. The Caseworker is also
responsible for assisting with administrative tasks including case notes, case
file management, and data collection.
Major Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive case management services to survivors of torture. This includes psychoeducation, skill building, further mental health assessment and connection to employment, housing, legal, medical, social connections, and more specialized mental health support as needed.
Conduct outreach to case management staff, immigrant-serving agencies, community-based organizations, and others to inform service providers and potential clients of programs and services.
Complete eligibility screenings for all referral and enrollment paperwork for all eligible Program participants.
Complete social and legal assessment for all enrolled clients.
Develop a service and safety plans for Program participants.
Keep up-to-date information and knowledge about survivors of torture, asylum and other immigration processes.
Provide comprehensive case management services, including assisting with benefits applications as appropriate. Provide appropriate legal referrals and help identify and arrange social activities in-line with service plans.
Guide/assist participants to establish contact and receive support services in the community based on their service plan.
Ensure all services are linguistically appropriate and help advocate with mainstream service providers for linguistically appropriate services.
Complete case notes in a detailed and timely fashion.
Implement client satisfaction surveys and client progress surveys at intervals outlined in the grant proposal.
Ensure all family data is entered into data management system in a timely manner.
Assist with the preparation of donor funding reports and new funding proposals.
Assist with advocacy efforts for Survivors of Torture program funding and participate in meetings and activities associated with the funder and the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Providers.
Participate
in program meetings and staff development activities.
Other
related duties as assigned.
Key
Working Relationships:
Position
Reports to: SOT
Program Coordinator
Indirect
Reporting: Health and
Wellness Program Manager
Internal: IRC SOT programs, Finance Department, Operations Department, Development
Team, SOT Technical Team, all IRC Washington Program Teams,
External: Harbourview, NWIRP, social service agencies, other relevant partners and
agencies
Job Requirements:
MSW or degree with focus on mental health, or other relevant area strongly preferred,
equivalent professional experience will be considered
Relevant
degree or equivalent professional and/or lived clinical and social service
experience
Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is
preferred
In lieu of lived experience, experience
working with refugees and/or immigrants; cross-cultural or overseas
experience accepted
2+
years of related work experience; 1 year minimum working with victims of
crime or other vulnerable populations
Strong understanding of trauma informed care and commitment to client centered, strengths based, and culturally appropriate services
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment
Ability to follow strict guidelines of client confidentiality and safeguarding
Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties and manage time effectively
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively across lines of difference with respect to race, gender, ethnicity, language, religion and age
Excellent written and spoken English
skills; proficiency in languages(s) spoken by client group preferred, such
as Spanish, French, Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda, and Dari/Pashto
Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning
Working
Environment:
Standard hybrid/remote/office setting combined with travel and responsibilities performed in and around 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: IRC is an
equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our organization. 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.
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