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Description
The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
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Case Management:
Assist the Mental Health, SOT, and SASIC caseworkers in delivering client-centered, trauma-informed, and efficient case management services. This support addresses the intensive, urgent, or short-term needs of individuals and families, which may include mental illness, homelessness, unemployment, medical issues, domestic violence, applying for benefits, job applications, school enrollment, etc.
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Community Engagement and Building Relationships:
-Develop and implement community mapping and outreach strategies to engage with refugee and immigrant communities, including disseminating relevant information and resources.
-Coordinate and facilitate support groups for clients from the Mental Health, SOT, and SASIC programs.
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Program Development:
-Collaborate with internal and external resources to assist with program development and facilitation for refugees and humanitarian migrants, with a particular emphasis on mental health support.
-Ensure that program curriculum is informative, engaging, and tailored to meet the unique mental health needs of diverse refugee and humanitarian migrant populations.
Required Experience
Currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program, studying Public Affairs, Sociology, or Social Work (2nd year preferred).
Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is highly preferred.
Able to speak Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, or Russian (preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, comfort learning and working with other technical systems.
Effective time management skills and ability to focus and work productively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
Committed to anti-racism and continual learning and growth.
Required/Preferred Languages
Able to speak Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, or Russian (preferred).
How to Apply
Email McCall Skalla (mccall.skalla@rescue.org) and Aaron Nilson (aaron.nilson@rescue.org) a resume and cover letter. Position is open till filled.
