Refugee Caseworker: Trauma-Informed Resettlement Support

International Rescue Committee; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid sick leave

10 U.S. holidays

20-25 days PTO depending on role and T

Medical insurance from $163/month

Dental starting at $6.50/month

Vision starting at $5/month

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement with employer match

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring an UHP Caseworker in Sacramento to provide trauma-informed, client-centered case management for refugees and immigrants. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and connect clients with benefits, housing, medical care, and education resources.

Work involves collaboration with IRC staff and external partners, maintaining detailed records and ensuring timely service delivery while supporting clients toward self-sufficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate or BA degree in Social Work, Migration Studies, Public Health, Refugee Studies, Development, Immigration Law, or related field; or 1+ years of related professional experience, with 2+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely pre- and post-arrival services to ensure housing, food, medical care, and transportation for clients.
• Provide client-centered case management including benefits access, housing, mental health, school/ESL enrollment, referrals, appointments, and transportation/interpretation.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop self-sufficiency plans with each client.
• Provide individualized support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.
• Monitor client progress toward goals and utilize resources effectively.
• Document interactions and maintain accurate case notes in required databases.
• Collaborate with coworkers and partner organizations; build relationships with service providers.
• Travel within the service area using a personal vehicle or public transit as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Multi-cultural communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Excellent writing

Education

Associate or BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring an UHP Caseworker in Sacramento to provide trauma-informed, client-centered case management for refugees and immigrants. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and connect clients with benefits, housing, medical care, and education resources.

Work involves collaboration with IRC staff and external partners, maintaining detailed records and ensuring timely service delivery while supporting clients toward self-sufficiency.