International Rescue Committee
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Requisition ID: req46151
Job Title: Immigrant Youth Caseworker
Sector: Youth Services
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: USD 18.70 – 21.50 Hourly
Location: Miami, FL USA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Description
Job Overview: The Youth Caseworker will provide services to immigrant children. The caseworker will coordinate services to ensure that the children and their families are living in a safe environment and integrating well into their new community, providing wrap-around services to clients. The caseworker will be responsible for connecting them to appropriate services and resources. This position is full-time and non-exempt and will report to the ICLASP Program Coordinator. Travel within Miami-Dade County.
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate referrals and service planning in relevant areas.
- Work with children and their families to encourage and ensure progress through their individual service plans.
- Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior and general conditions that could impact the safety of a participant.
- Build and maintain relationships with community services providers in relevant areas.
- Serve as point person for stakeholders in each familys case, including legal providers.
- Participate in regular case management and staffing meetings.
- Report regularly on the progress of cases and the program to service partners.
- Maintain accurate records and consistently ensure the confidentiality of information relevant to children and their cases.
- Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary, including involving Child Protective Services.
- Supervise the Natural Helper who will be assisting the children and families enrolled in the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education: Preferred – Minimum education of a bachelors degree in social work (BSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other Behavioral science equivalent
Work Experience:
- Required 1-2 years experience working with children, family reunification/ preservation, and or foster care/child welfare.
- Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
- Required – Bilingual ability in English and Spanish
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- 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 proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to travel independently throughout relevant region. Ability to work during non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends as needed.
- Valid drivers license, reliable vehicle with current insurance.
Working Environment:
- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
- Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required.
- May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
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.
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.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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 $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), 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.
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