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.
Job Overview:
The headquarters Resettlement Team oversees the implementation and quality of services for refugees within their early resettlement period. The Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR), funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), coordinates placement and resettlement services to newly arriving refugee populations into the US.
The Program Officer, Case Coordination, equips the PIR team to make careful, well-informed placement decisions for refugees with medical needs or complex circumstances. The Program Officer, Case Coordination, reviews each case, maps what services and community resources are available across the IRC network, and proposes the location that is the best fit for each client or family while following donor and internal protocols. The Program Officer, Case Coordination, works closely with the Program Officer, Placement and Assurances, and with local IRC offices and providers. The position reports to the Senior Program Officer, Program of Initial Resettlement.
Major Responsibilities:
Develop systems and tools for review of medical and complex case information in order to ensure most suitable placement for each client or family.
Complete a detailed mapping of IRC locations’ medical care, behavioral health support and language access. Compare each client’s needs, with the services available at IRC offices in order to recommend placement.
Build and maintain a knowledge bank of the IRC network of providers and the community resources in each location, including health care, housing and transportation.
Communicate regularly with IRC offices and local providers to confirm capacity and readiness before a placement is recommended.
Provide technical assistance and training to local office staff to prepare them to receive refugees with medical needs and to manage access to health services after arrival.
Partner with the Program Officer, Placement and Assurances and Preferred Communities colleagues, so that medical and complex case decisions align with the broader network placement strategy.
Track trends in medical and complex cases and share findings to improve placement guidance and procedures.
Develop guidance and field-facing materials related to medical and complex case placement.
Conduct case file review of 25% of placements to better inform decisions and support monitoring initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Affairs or a related field desirable.
Minimum 3-6 years of experience in refugee resettlement, case management or a related field, preferably with experience supporting clients with medical or complex needs.
Working knowledge of US Refugee Resettlement Programs.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment when making recommendations with incomplete information, and knowing when to escalate highly complex cases.
Resourceful, with the ability to find answers, ask good questions and follow through.
Understanding of medical and behavioral health needs and how they affect resettlement planning.
Ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues and providers across a national network.
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