SCOPE OF WORK:
The IRCโs Home Study and Post-Release Services (HSPRS) for unaccompanied children in the U.S. is growing from six current IRC offices to more than 17 offices throughout the US. This is a national, multi-million-dollar project with ambitious delivery goals in a short time frame. This position is part of an anticipated 36-month contract.
The goals of the Home-Study Post Release Services Program (HS/PRS) are to:
Assess the safety and suitability of a sponsor before an unaccompanied child is released from custody into a sponsorโs care (Home Study) Provide case management support via remote and / or conducting in-home visits to ensure the continued safety and stability of children in sponsorโs homes and linking children to resources in the community (Post Release Services).The Home Study and Post Release Services Senior Caseworker (Level 2) conducts home studies to determine a potential sponsorโs ability to meet an unaccompanied childโs needs upon release from the Office of Refugee Resettlementโs custody and provides post release services to help unaccompanied children and sponsors meet their presenting needs. The Senior Case Manager (Level 2 ) is responsible for assessing safety, developing a strengths-based service plan, providing psychoeducation, developing safety plans where needed, ongoing assessment, and referring and connecting children to community-based services.
Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Job Requirements include but are not limited to:
Bachelorโs degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science Written and verbal fluency in Spanish and English Minimum of two years of related professional experience working with children, family reunification/ preservation, kinship care, foster care, child welfare, and/or conducting home studies required, or one year of related experience with a masterโs degree Experience working with immigrant populations; experience working with unaccompanied minors preferred Knowledge of local community social services and navigating the social service system Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other platforms Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to travel up to 70% of the time up to 200 miles. Often nights and weekends. May need to do a rotation of being \"on call\" at a regular interval. Possess a valid driverโs license and access to a personal, insured vehicle that is reliable and in good working order. ORR approval of candidate is required along with clearance from Child and Abuse Neglect background checks and FBI fingerprints. These checks will be initiated by the IRC after acceptance of the position.Working Environment***:***
The Level 2 Caseworker provides virtual case management however the caseworker will be required to attend in person meetings at the discretion of the local office. A variable work schedule / hours including non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends will be required to accommodate sponsorsโ and childrenโs schedules.Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.