1 International Rescue Committee Jobs Hiring in Turlock, CA

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.
Job Overview:
The UNSP caseworker aids refugees and other qualified immigrants to ensure the best possible resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency. The Caseworker develops resettlement and/or self-sufficiency plans to match individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources based on client eligibility. The Caseworker operates under close supervision with moderate latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.
Major Responsibilities:

• Provide client support through social service referrals, medical access, and advocacy services by assessing and evaluating each client's distinct needs.
• Independently develop reasonable integration and/or self-sufficiency plans and timelines for each client and managing client expectations.
• Ensure that clients are provided with the basic tools necessary to meet their established short-term goals and objectives.
• Assess and monitor client progress at regular intervals to ensure progress on goals is made, designated resources are maximized and modify initial case plans and other case file documents as required.
• Ensure compliance with case file management and reporting requirements, including timely data entry in hard-copy files and databases.
• Travel regularly throughout the service delivery area
• Participate in all program meetings and staff development activities and fully engage as a member of the team.
• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC Sacramento.
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: Caseworker Supervisor
• Indirect Reporting: N/A
• Other Internal and/or external contacts:
  Internal: Caseworker will develop working relationships with internal direct service staff to support achievement of case management goals. This includes Intensive Case Management, Community Wellness, Economic Empowerment Programs, Anti-Trafficking Program, and Immigration Programming.
  External: Caseworker will develop working relationships with community stakeholders, landlords and property managers and community-based organizations to support achievement of program requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree, ideally in Social Work or an equivalent field of study. Comparable related work experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated relevant work experience (in addition to the above) in human services field, preferably in a non-profit or social services agency environment. Experience should include a minimum of two years providing direct service to underserved communities. Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred.
• 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 proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communications skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Highly motivated with an ability to work independently, develop new classes and programming, and be a self-starter, maintaining responsibility for multiple tasks.
• Fluent in English and Russian or Ukrainian, both written and verbal communication skills is required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Working Environment:

• Mix of standard office work environment and hybrid work, coupled with regular travel in and around the service delivery area. 3 days in office required.
• Reoccurring need to provide services outside of traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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.
Compensation: ($26 - $27). 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.
Union Eligible.
This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.
This position has an end date of 09/30/2026.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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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 $163 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.
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.