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Intensive Case Management Coordinator

  • August 14, 2023
  • Posted by: humanitarianweb
  • Category: Humanitarian Jobs
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Organization: International Rescue Committee
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Job Overview: The Intensive Case Management (ICM) Coordinator leads a team of ICM caseworkers to address barriers to safety and wellness for especially vulnerable refugees, asylees, and other ORR-eligible populations. The ICM Coordinator will train and supervise an ICM team who works closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to develop service plans to meet individual client needs utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social and other services and resources in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements. This position reports to the ECM Supervisor.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead a team of ICM caseworkers by providing direct supervision, case consultations, and onboarding/ongoing training
  • Assist ECM Supervisor with training ICM team to determine client eligibility for ICM programming and conduct intake assessments, review program expectations, outcomes, and confidentiality with each potential client
  • Assist ECM Supervisor with training and guiding ICM team to develop individualized, SMART Self-sufficiency plans for each client enrolled in the ICM program.
  • Assist ECM Supervisor with training and guiding ICM team to evaluate client progress every six months during active program enrollment to determine the client’s progress towards goals and work with the client to identify new needs and actions needed.
  • Guide staff in response to client crises; ensure ECM Supervisor is looped into all crises.
  • Intervene in situations where staff or client safety is a concern.
  • Responsible for quality assurance of case files and case note documentation on a regular basis; report any discrepancies to staff and ECM Supervisor.
  • Attend relevant trainings and meetings at the local and national level.
  • Carry and manage a caseload of 8-10 clients at any given time.
  • Develop individualized, SMART self-sufficiency plans for each client on caseload.
  • Evaluate client progress every six months during active program enrollment to determine the client’s progress towards goals and work with the client to identify new needs and next steps.
  • Assist clients in navigating healthcare and social service systems, which may include helping clients apply for benefits and attend and schedule appointments.
  • 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 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.
  • Assist ECM Supervisor with training new team members and provide guidance to colleagues on day-to-day challenges. Carry out program quality assurance activities as requested. May train and lead the activities of support staff, volunteers, and interns.
  • Attend relevant trainings and meetings at the local and national level.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or related field of study preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of case management experience with similar populations and/or client needs required.

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 prioritize and manage time effectively.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
  • Fluent in English required, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group preferred, including Dari/Pashto.
  • 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.

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.

How to apply

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/44808?c=rescue

 



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