Intensive Case Management Caseworker
Assist clients in managing their case and navigating services.
Overview
Assist clients in managing their case and navigating services.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or related field of study preferred.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of case management experience with similar populations and/or client needs required.
- Fluent in English required, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group preferred, including Dari/Pashto.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Determine client eligibility for ICM programming and conduct intake assessments, review program expectations, outcomes, and confidentiality with each potential client.
• Develop individualized, SMART Self-sufficiency plans for each client enrolled in the ICM program.
• 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.
• Assist clients in navigating healthcare and social service systems, which may include helping clients apply for benefits and attend and schedule appointments.
• Conduct community outreach and maintain a strong network of service providers that meet client needs. The ICM caseworker may also be expected to maintain a strong relationship with local and state level refugee coordinators and health coordinators to ensure client needs are met.
• Provide clients with extended orientation on a variety of topics such as women’s health, navigating transportation systems, and navigating physical healthcare systems at the local level.
• Respond to client crises, with guidance from supervisor as needed.
• Assist clients with requesting financial assistance when applicable and track the received financial assistance within case files.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in client’s case file to ensure services are properly documented throughout the client’s service period; document all services provided in IRC’s database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).
• Attend relevant trainings and meetings at the local and national level.
• May train and lead the activities of volunteers and interns.
• 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 1-2 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.
Compensation: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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 $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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.
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully built a relationship with a difficult client? | This question assesses your relationship building and diplomacy skills. | Provide a specific example demonstrating your ability to communicate effectively and build rapport. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple client needs to address? | This gauges your time management and problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to effectively navigate various healthcare systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a challenging case you managed and how you overcame difficulties. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a crisis situation with a client? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a successful community outreach initiative you’ve been a part of. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you employ to maintain accurate case documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you adapted your communication style to work effectively in a multicultural environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |