Program Officer, Case Coordination

International Rescue Committee; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

U.S. holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a Program Officer, Case Coordination to support the Program of Initial Resettlement in the United States. This role analyzes medical and complex cases, aligns services across IRC offices, and helps identify best-fit placements for newly arriving refugees with medical needs.

You will collaborate with the Placement and Assurances team and local providers, ensuring compliance with donor protocols while delivering high-quality placement guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Affairs or a related field desirable.
• Minimum 3-6 years of experience in refugee resettlement, case management or a related field.
• Working knowledge of US Refugee Resettlement Programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and tools for review of medical and complex case information to ensure suitable placement.
• Map medical care, behavioral health support, and language access across IRC locations.
• Build a knowledge base of providers and community resources in each location.
• Communicate with IRC offices and providers to confirm capacity before placement.
• Provide training to local staff to prepare them for refugees with medical needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Affairs

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Job Overview

The headquarters Resettlement Team oversees the implementation and quality of services for refugees within their early resettlement period. The Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR), funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), coordinates placement and resettlement services to newly arriving refugee populations into the US.

The Program Officer, Case Coordination, equips the PIR team to make careful, well-informed placement decisions for refugees with medical needs or complex circumstances. The Program Officer, Case Coordination, reviews each case, maps what services and community resources are available across the IRC network, and proposes the location that is the best fit for each client or family while following donor and internal protocols. The Program Officer, Case Coordination, works closely with the Program Officer, Placement and Assurances, and with local IRC offices and providers. The position reports to the Senior Program Officer, Program of Initial Resettlement.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop systems and tools for review of medical and complex case information in order to ensure most suitable placement for each client or family.
• Complete a detailed mapping of IRC locations’ medical care, behavioral health support and language access. Compare each client’s needs, with the services available at IRC offices in order to recommend placement.
• Build and maintain a knowledge bank of the IRC network of providers and the community resources in each location, including health care, housing and transportation.
• Communicate regularly with IRC offices and local providers to confirm capacity and readiness before a placement is recommended.
• Provide technical assistance and training to local office staff to prepare them to receive refugees with medical needs and to manage access to health services after arrival.
• Partner with the Program Officer, Placement and Assurances and Preferred Communities colleagues, so that medical and complex case decisions align with the broader network placement strategy.
• Track trends in medical and complex cases and share findings to improve placement guidance and procedures.
• Develop guidance and field-facing materials related to medical and complex case placement.
• Conduct case file review of 25% of placements to better inform decisions and support monitoring initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Affairs or a related field desirable.
• Minimum 3-6 years of experience in refugee resettlement, case management or a related field, preferably with experience supporting clients with medical or complex needs.
• Working knowledge of US Refugee Resettlement Programs.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment when making recommendations with incomplete information, and knowing when to elevate highly complex cases.
• Resourceful, with the ability to find answers, ask good questions and follow through.
• Understanding of medical and behavioral health needs and how they affect resettlement planning.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues and providers across a national network.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear, concise and kind in all communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
• Demonstrated command of databases and MS Excel; highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with types of AI solutions for operational productivity and accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure.
• Commitment to confidentiality and to the IRC’s mission.

Working Environment

• This position is remote based.
• Up to 10% of domestic travel as needed.

Compensation

($80,000 - $85,000 ). 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.

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.

Benefits

IRC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Highlights include 10paid sick leave, 10U.S. holidays, 20-25generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care,and commuter), a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

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.