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Caseworker, Cuban/Haitian Entrants (CHE) - Louisville Kentucky
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Posted On: 01/15/2025
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 Cuban/Haitian Entrant (CHE) Caseworker provides trauma-informed services to qualified Cuban/Haitian Entrants to support a positive client experience that assists clients to achieve stability and move toward healthy community integration. The CHE 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. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct initial needs assessments and build individualized service plans for all members of the household.
- Assess and monitor client progress to support achievement of established goals, address challenges, and ensure that available resources are appropriately used.
- Ensure program requirements are met, including completion of all required documentation and case note, case file maintenance, and timely delivery of required services.
- Collaborate with other IRC departments to ensure that all applicable services are delivered to clients.
- Collaborate external service providers to develop and manage relationships for the benefit of clients.Develop local resources for clients and share contact information across programs.
- Participate in regular training and communities of practice to remain up to date on program and policy developments relevant to delivery of client services and program compliance.
- 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 activities for volunteers and/or interns.
- Other duties as assigned.KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Position Reports to: Resettlement ManagerJOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, preferred.
- Fluency in both English with strong verbal and written communication skills, required.
- Native in Spanish, French, or Haitian Creole, required.
- 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.
- 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.
- US work authorization required.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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