Resettlement Assistant,
Midland, TX, United States
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Provide cultural orientation to clients
- Assist clients with benefits reapplication
- Assist clients with barriers to employment by providing transportation training and connecting them to community resources, including childcare and medical appointments.
- Assisting the resettlement case manager in the provision of core services such as purchasing household supplies and furniture, household set-up, orientations, airport pick-ups and related activities that support the client resettlement process.
- Assisting with the timely completion of client records, documentation, and case files.
- Providing interpretation and transportation services as required.
Requirements
- The skills and knowledge typically acquired through the equivalent of up to two years of combined job related training and experience. Ideally, a significant portion of this experience will have been gained in social services, humanitarian relief, public service, or other not-for profit environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
- Detail oriented with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (escorting clients and other activities related to client resettlement needs).