Community Connections Caseworker

Job Description

BACKGROUND:

IRC Wichita has been assisting refuges since 2011. The Wichita office offers a range of services including trauma-informed family support, economic empowerment, education for youth and adults and immigration services. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Community Connections program specifically utilizes the Trauma Adapted Family Connections (TA-FC) modality. TA-FC is a low-barrier, poverty and trauma-mitigation intervention that aims to prevent youth from engaging in high-risk behaviors and to help families achieve and maintain stability. This is achieved by increasing caregiver functioning, positive parenting practices, social support and services, and strengthening the overall family unit.

The Community Connections Caseworker provides direct services to participants enrolled in Kansas Trauma Adapted Family Connections by providing resources and referrals and aiding in systems navigation. Services are provided to families from various backgrounds, and clientele may be comprised of individuals from different national and ethnic backgrounds, many of whom do not speak English. Services are provided in a variety of settings including in-home, in the community, and in the office. This position is expected to engage in provider capacity-building activities as IRC works to educate and strengthen mainstream providers in the needs of individuals, families, and communities who are highly burdened and marginalized by language and culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct intake and assessment
• Develop family service plans
• Based on client needs, provide resources and referrals, aid in systems navigation, and provide the support and capacity building clients need
• Arrange for interpreters as needed to appropriately engage clients in services
• Maintain detailed and accurate case charting
• Complete required documentation, reports, and data entry in a timely manner
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with colleagues to ensure that services are being delivered effectively, in a timely manner and in accordance with the technical unit
• Assist with facilitation for outreach sessions and workshops
• Participate in network capacity-building activities
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Work Experience:

• At least two years’ experience with assessment and service planning in a social services setting
• Experience working with children and youth strongly preferred

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Strong intercultural competence; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Swahili or Spanish will be prioritized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Working Environment:

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required; up to 10%.
• 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.