Caseworker
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Spokane
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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. The Caseworker provides trauma-informed services
to refugees and other qualified immigrants to support a positive
resettlement experience and the achievement of client
self-sufficiency. The Caseworker 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, serving clients for up
to 9 months post arrival. Major Responsibilities: Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: • Coordinate timely pre- and
post-arrival services to ensure each client has living essentials
such as housing, food, medical care, and access to transportation,
and is oriented to their new environment. • Conduct intake services
with clients to assess needs. Develop self-sufficiency plans and
timelines in partnership with each client. Provide individualized
support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy. • Assess
and monitor client progress to support their attainment of
established goals, address challenges, and to ensure that available
resources are utilized. • Detail each client interaction in
accordance with program requirements. Input client information in
database(s) and assist with tracking and reporting as needed. •
Collaborate with IRC Spokane Case Management team to assess best
fit for clients services after initial resettlement period. •
Provide clients with extended orientation on a variety of topics
regarding health such as women’s health, specialized treatment for
people with physical disabilities, and navigating physical
healthcare systems at the local level, to include supporting
clients in practicing and learning to do this independently. •
Respond to client health-related crises, with guidance from
supervisor as needed. • Assist in development of custom Self
Sufficiency plans with clients and provide coaching a support to
clients as they work to remove and overcome barriers to gain
self-sufficiency. • Collaborate effectively with coworkers and
partner organizations. Build and maintain relationships with area
service providers for the benefit of clients. • Use personal,
insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to
travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the
service delivery area. • May train and lead the activities of
volunteers and interns. • Other duties as assigned. Job
Requirements: Education : Bachelor’s degree in social work or
related field of study preferred. Work Experience: • Relevant
professional experience in human services field required; minimum
of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred. • Experience working
with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: • Strong relationship building,
diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build
internal and external relationships. • Demonstrated success working
and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. •
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with
the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage
time effectively. • Attention to detail and accuracy in work
product. • Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency
in language(s) spoken by IRC’s clients is desired; including Dari,
Arabic, Swahili or Spanish. • Proficient in Microsoft Office
applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet
and other digital tools for data entry, research and
problem-solving purposes. • Valid driver’s license and access to a
personal, insured vehicle. Working Environment: • A combination of
standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within
the service delivery area to perform the above outlined
responsibilities. • May require occasional weekend and/or evening
work. Compensation: ( Pay Range: $22 - $24 ) 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.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers
must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way -
Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity,
Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these
values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding ,
Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing
and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all
necessary preventive measures and create an environment where
people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective
measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who
promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity
to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies:
https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings 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 $163 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit
without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability
or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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