Job Overview
Caseworker Richmond: Help Refugees and Immigrants
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) actively seeks a dedicated Caseworker Richmond to provide vital, trauma-informed services. Indeed, are you a caring professional ready to help refugees and immigrants? This is, without a doubt, a powerful chance to support a smooth move for clients and help them become self-reliant. Ultimately, you will make a lasting impact on lives affected by conflict and disaster.
About This Caseworker Richmond Role
As a Caseworker in Richmond for OIRS (Office of Immigrant & Refugee Services), you will work closely with clients, colleagues, and outside partners. Your main goal involves creating and putting into action service and self-reliance plans. Specifically, these plans are carefully designed for each client’s needs. Furthermore, you will use many types of money, medical, social, job-related, and other resources, always matching client needs and program rules.
This role offers a flexible way to work. It combines time in a standard office, remote work, and time in the field within the service area. This blend truly ensures full support for clients.
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Why Join the IRC as a Caseworker?
Albert Einstein asked for the IRC to start in 1933. It is now one of the world’s largest international aid groups (INGO). We work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, helping millions to survive, regain control of their future, and strengthen their communities.
As a force for humanity, IRC employees achieve lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope. If you are a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, then this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive difference in millions of lives worldwide for a better future.
What You’ll Do as a Caseworker in Richmond
As a Caseworker, you will handle several key responsibilities.
First, you will set up timely services both before and after arrival. Importantly, this ensures each client has basic needs like housing, food, medical care, and transportation. It also helps them learn about their new surroundings. After this, you will conduct intake sessions with clients to find out their specific needs. Then, you will create self-reliance plans and timelines with each client, giving individual support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.
Additionally, you will check and track client progress. As a result, this helps support their steps towards set goals. Furthermore, it handles challenges and ensures you use available resources effectively. Importantly, you must carefully record each client interaction, following program rules. You will also enter client details into databases and help with tracking and reporting as needed.
Finally, you will work well with coworkers and partner groups. This means building and keeping good relationships with local service providers for the benefit of clients. Moreover, you must use your personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (if available) to travel and move clients and materials throughout the service area. You might also train and guide volunteers and interns. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Requirements for a Richmond Caseworker
Education
Candidates should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study.
Work Experience
You need relevant professional experience in a human services field; consequently, we strongly prefer at least 2 years’ experience. We also strongly prefer experience working with refugee and/or immigrant groups.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies
You will need strong skills in building relationships, diplomacy, and networking; this includes effectively building both internal and outside connections. You must show success working and communicating well in different cultures. Indeed, you should be a self-starter with great problem-solving skills, combined with a proven ability to handle many tasks, set priorities, and manage time well. You must pay close attention to details and produce accurate work; this is key.
You must speak and write fluent English. Indeed, knowing languages common among IRC’s clients, such as Dari, Farsi, and/or Pashto, proves very helpful. It is also important to have strong skills with Microsoft Office programs (like Word, Excel, Outlook). Furthermore, you will use the internet and other digital tools for entering data, doing research, and solving problems. Lastly, you need a valid driver’s license and your own insured car.
Working Environment & Compensation
The role combines standard office work, remote work, and time in the field within the service area. You may sometimes work on weekends and/or evenings.
We post pay ranges for US-based candidates. These ranges depend on various things including the job market, job type, internal fairness, and budget. Exact offers depend on your work location, individual experience, and skills compared to the job requirements.
For short-term employees in the U.S., IRC provides 403b retirement savings plans with immediate matching, sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families. This program helps with advice and care during tough times and for mental health needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Professional Conduct
The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The IRC considers all applicants based on their skills and fit, without looking at race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other trait protected by law.
IRC workers must follow the values and rules in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct: Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Important Note: Please note that closing dates might vary on other websites. We try to provide correct information. Candidates are responsible for meeting deadlines and should apply well in advance. We will likely remove candidates who do not meet requirements.
Apply now: https://www.impactpool.org/jobs/1159732
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What does “OIRS” stand for? A1: OIRS refers to the Office of Immigrant & Refugee Services. This shows the specific program area this Caseworker will support within the IRC.
Q2: Is this a fully remote Caseworker Richmond position? A2: No, this role is a mix of in-office, remote, and field work in the Richmond service area. This helps ensure clients get full support wherever they are.
Q3: What kind of clients will I be working with? A3: As a Caseworker, you will mainly provide trauma-informed services to refugees and other qualified immigrants. You will help them settle in and become self-reliant in their new surroundings.
Q4: Is a driver’s license and personal vehicle required? A4: Yes, a valid driver’s license and your own insured car are needed. You will use it, or public transport if available, to travel and move clients and materials within the service area.
Q5: What languages are preferred besides English? A5: While fluent English is a must, speaking languages common among IRC’s clients, such as Dari, Farsi, and/or Pashto, is very helpful. This helps ensure clear talks and strong support for diverse client groups.