Casework Supervisor

  • Contractor
  • Richmond, VA United States of America
  • TBD USD / Year
  • IRC profile




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IRC

Job Overview:

The Casework Supervisor manages staff providing direct client services within the Reception and Placement (R&P) and Afghan Placement and Assistance (APA) programs as well as continuing case management services for clients served in the Matching Grant (MG) and Refugee Social Services (RSS) programs. The Casework Supervisor plans and implements programming, coordinates core service delivery, supervises staff, ensures program goals are met, and satisfies budgetary, compliance and reporting responsibilities for the assigned portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Core Service Delivery

· Guide the implementation of direct service programs and ensure all core services are completed in a timely manner including the provision of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for new arrivals.

· Coordinate pre-arrival case processing, including case assurance, communication with US ties, and liaising with IRC’s Processing Department at Headquarters.

· Assign cases to caseworkers and ensure timely provision of core services including airport pickups, home visits, school enrollment, domestic health assessments, and access to public benefits.

· Collaborate with other departments to encourage timely internal and external referrals.

Partnership Building

· Manage relationships with property owners and managers to expand access to sources of affordable housing.

· Identify and maintain relationships with local government and community-based organizations with the goal of connecting clients with necessary benefits and services.

· Develop and maintain vendor relationships that create budgetary savings and improve efficiency.

Documentation, Reporting and Contract Compliance

· Ensure that case file documentation is maintained in compliance with contract requirements.

· Guide the timely implementation of program updates as needed.

· Review R&P period and other required reports.

· Provide direct oversight and case supervision of all special minor cases and ensure special reporting requirements are met.

· Lead preparation for all monitoring visits including IRC, state, and federal agencies.

· Monitor program execution to ensure compliance with all funding requirements; communicate program needs to management team.

Staff Supervision and Other Responsibilities

· Cultivate a respectful, supportive, and inclusive environment for team members and clients.

· Recruit, train, and manage team in accordance with IRC’s People Manager Standards.

· Provide daily oversight of active caseload, maintaining close communication with resettlement staff regarding challenging cases.

· Carry out timely, professional interventions to ensure responsive, appropriate, and client-centered service delivery.

· Represent IRC in public, professional and governmental forums as needed.

Requirements:

· University degree (B.A.) required, preferably in social work or related field

· Minimum three years of experience implementing domestic refugee resettlement or related programs

· Experience supervising, supporting, and training staff

  • Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives

· Experience in program management and responsibility for budget management preferred

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

· Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member in a multi-cultural environment

· Excellent written and oral communications skills in English; proficiency in a language spoken by client populations a plus

· Valid driver’s license, access to insured vehicle, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area

Working Environment:

· A combination of standard office environment and ‘field’ time in and around the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

· May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

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.

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.

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 $120 per month, dental starting at $7 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.

How to apply

Please apply on our website:
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/27483?c=rescue


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