Caseworker – Support Refugees and Immigrants

About the role

The International Rescue Committee seeks a dedicated Caseworker to provide trauma‑informed services to newly arrived refugees and qualified immigrants, helping them meet basic needs and achieve self‑sufficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate pre‑ and post‑arrival services such as housing, food, medical care, transportation, and community orientation.
• Conduct intake assessments, develop self‑sufficiency plans, and monitor client progress toward goals.
• Provide direct support, referrals, and advocacy while documenting all interactions in the program database.
• Travel within the service area using a personal insured vehicle or public transport to deliver field‑based services.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Prior experience working with refugee or immigrant populations, including casework and pre‑arrival services.
• Strong relationship‑building, diplomacy, and multicultural communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50+ lb items, and access to a personal insured vehicle.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional languages spoken by client groups strongly desired.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $26.80.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid sick leave, holidays, generous PTO, medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.