Case Management Specialist

• Case Management
• Conduct comprehensive assessments using the approved PRIME assessment tool to identify participants’ strengths, barriers, needs, and goals. 
• Develop and maintain individualized, participant-centered service plans with clear objectives and timelines. Regularly monitor progress, update plans as needed and ensure appropriate case closure. 
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external service providers, follow up on service delivery, and ensure participant needs are being met. 
• Maintain at least monthly contact with participants to review progress, address emerging needs, and adjust service plans as appropriate. 
• Track and report participant outcomes in accordance with program requirements, counting each active participant once per quarter and excluding outcomes resulting solely from in-house services.
• Report outcomes according to standards, counting each active participant once per quarter and excluding results from in-house services only.
• Resource Navigation
• Assist participants with accessing essential resources and benefits, including completing applications for cash assistance, food benefits, medical coverage, and other support services. 
• Connect participants to community resources, make referrals to partner agencies, and provide guidance on navigating online systems to promote greater self-sufficiency. 
• Accurately document all participant interactions in the designated data management system, including the date of service, staff member involved, and services provided.
• Workshops
• Work with the Senior Case Management Specialist and Integration Coordinator to plan and implement workshops on preapproved topics by the contractor. 
• Help create flyers, outreach materials and workshop materials.
• Be present at the workshop to conduct intakes, determine client eligibility, and facilitate the workshop if needed. 
• Collect necessary documentation from clients attending the workshop. 
• Compliance and Learning
• Stay up to date on internal policies, procedures, and program protocols to ensure compliance.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and case conferences to remain informed on best practices.
• Attend all PRIME-required training and apply content in client services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all client services. 
• Other
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Undergraduate degree with an emphasis in Social Work or an equivalent field of study; equivalent experience may be substituted.

• One to two years of relevant work experience. A significant portion of this experience should include responsibilities in social services, humanitarian relief, public service, or other not-for-profit environments.
• Highly organized self-starter with proven success handling multiple priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating effectively a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written, are required for this role.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; other language ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Commitment to DEI principles and an inclusive work environment.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

(Pay Rate: $28 - $29.5/hr). 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.

Benefits: IRC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Highlights include 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous 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.