Job Overview:
The Asylum Services Coordinator brings an understanding of the lived experiences of asylum seekers, including their migratory journey, the barriers they face accessing protection and services, and the duality of migrant agency and structural vulnerability to a critical role that will supervise the provision of integrated resource navigation and referrals to recently arrived asylum seekers and other eligible migrants in Washington State.
The position will oversee implementation of a tailored intake, assessment and emergency triage to determine eligibility and referral pathways for asylum seekers, supervise Asylum Services Navigators and provide onboarding, training, case consultation and general guidance. They will also assist with report compilation in coordination with data team. Working with the Senior Asylum Services Program Manager, the Asylum Services Coordinator will lead a team whose work will inform the development of a humanitarian reception system for asylum seekers across Washington State that is data-driven, protection-centered, and responsive to client needs and interests.
Major Responsibilities:
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Senior Asylum Services Manager
Position directly supervises: Asylum Services Navigators
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Resettlement Director, Spokane Site Director, Asylum Services Navigators, Data Specialist, Program Officer.
Job Requirements:
Education:
Undergraduate degree; graduate degree preferred, ideally in a social work, migration studies, or international related field of study.
Work Experience:
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Language Skills:
Working Environment:
Standard, professional office environment; hybrid remote, office, and field work
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month time period.
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