Unaccompanied Children Caseworker

- Assess and provide a recommendation for the purpose of reunifying children with their potential sponsors, including conducting interviews and background checks and documenting findings in a comprehensive report within 10 days of referral. - Complete home visits to meet with children and their sponsors post-release. - Coordinate referrals and service planning in relevant areas. - Work with children and their sponsors to encourage and ensure progress through their individual service plans. - Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior and general conditions that could impact the safety of a participant. - Build and maintain relationships with community services providers in relevant areas. - Serve as point person for stakeholders in each family’s case, including legal providers. - Participate in regular case management and staffing meetings. - Maintain accurate records and consistently ensure the confidentiality of information relevant to children and their cases. - Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner. - Provide crisis intervention when necessary, including involving Child Protective Services. - Travel throughout Washington State and Northwest Oregon - Other duties as required

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Survivor Services Program Manager

Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting: The Unaccompanied Children Caseworker coordinates closely with the IRC’s National Senior Program Officer, Unaccompanied Children

Other Internal and/or external contacts: IRC Survivor Services Program Team, other IRC Seattle Programs, Social services, legal representation, immigration court, and other providers throughout the service area

Qualifications Job Requirements:

- Required - Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science - Required - Experience working with children, family reunification/ preservation, kinship care, foster care, child welfare, conducting home studies - Required - Bilingual ability in English and Spanish - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and business correspondence - Experience working with immigrant populations - Knowledge of local community social services - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment - Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member - Self- starter with excellent problem solving skills combined with the ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other platforms - Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance - Ability to travel independently throughout relevant region (all of Washington State and Northwest Oregon) - Ability to work during non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends as needed

Working Environment:

- Remote work during current COVID-19 phase - Standard office environment at IRC’s office in SeaTac - Limited flexible workplace available with approval - Travel for home visits and partner agencies in service area

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****: IRC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our organization. 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.

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