About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a Community Navigation Specialist. This role is based at the IRC and involves working with clients to navigate systems and access community resources. The Community Navigation Specialist will provide individualized support and connect clients with eligible community resources. The IRC is a humanitarian organization that responds to crises and helps people rebuild their lives. The Community Navigation Specialist will work with clients who are going through the adjustment of status process and need help accessing required services. This role does not provide immigration legal advice or representation, but instead focuses on client outreach, system navigation, and referral coordination. The specialist will also maintain accurate tracking systems to monitor client progress and outcomes. The IRC is a large international humanitarian organization with operations in over 40 countries and 29 US cities. The organization helps people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The Community Navigation Specialist will be part of a team that delivers lasting impact and restores safety, dignity, and hope to millions of people worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach to eligible client populations
- Refer case-specific immigration legal questions to licensed or accredited legal service providers
- Provide individualized navigation and support to help clients understand the referral process
- Assist clients with scheduling intake appointments and support timely completion of referral activities
- Conduct regular follow-up with clients to address barriers to engagement
- Maintain accurate tracking systems to monitor client progress, referrals, appointments, and outcomes
- Assist clients in accessing required services related to their pathway to permanent residency
- Support clients in navigating appointment systems, transportation options, and interpretation resources
- Provide practical guidance that empowers clients to independently navigate service systems
- Identify barriers and connect clients with appropriate resources to address them
- Coordinate with service providers to support continuity of care and successful client engagement
- Build rapport and provide strengths-based guidance that promotes client self-sufficiency
- Ensure services are delivered in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and client-centered manner
- Connect clients with community resources that support long-term stability and integration
- Promote equitable access to services and support informed decision-making by clients
- Document all client interactions, referrals, appointments, outcomes, and follow-up activities
- Collaborate effectively with coworkers, accredited immigration legal services providers, and community organizations
- Maintain positive working relationships with established community partners and service providers
- Participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, and partner convenings as required
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- No benefits are specified in the source material
Requirements & Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Relevant professional experience in human services field, community services navigation, or nonprofit program required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience strongly preferred
- Experience with immigrant and refugee populations preferred
- Lived experience valued
- Strong relationship building and diplomacy skills
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Detail-oriented with solid problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work product
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Proficiency in language(s) spoken by IRC’s clients is desired, including Swahili, Arabic, Spanish, Dari, and/or Pashto
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you are a good fit for the role.
- Prepare your application materials, including your resume and cover letter.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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