International Rescue Committee Hiring for Survivor Services Manager at SeaTac, WA  Full Time

Requisition ID: req46657

Job Title: Survivor Services Manager

Sector: Violence Prevention and Response

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 72,000.00 – 77,000.00 Annually

Location: Seattle, WA USA

Work Arrangement: Open to Remote

Job Description

IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Job Overview: IRC’s Washington Survivor Services Department, which includes the Family Wellness, Unaccompanied Children’s Services and Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN) programs, provides trauma-informed, culturally, and linguistically responsive person-centered services to survivors of harm. We offer support as they rebuild their lives free from trauma and exploitation. The Survivor Services Manager supports Family Wellness & WARN Advocates and WARN partners, manages provision of services, coordinates referrals, engages with community stakeholders/partners, provides training and outreach, and supports grant and budget management.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support IRC’s Survivor Services team in providing trauma-informed, person-centered services to participants, including direct support and supervision of Family Wellness & WARN Advocates, a team of 5-7 staff
• Utilize IRC’s People Management Standards including regular team and individual meetings, clear expectations, effective feedback, and responsive support
• Ensure provision of high-quality services through training, coaching, case consultation, guidance, resource and referral information, and other supervisory level support to direct services staff individually and in a team setting
• Support team with time management, workload management, managing staff balance and well-being, maintaining professional boundaries, and protecting against burn-out and secondary trauma
• Provide support to WARN Advocates at IRC partner organizations API Chaya and REST including support for participant support plans and direct financial assistance
• Manage incoming program referrals in partnership with Family Wellness & WARN teams
• Support team to provide crisis intervention, needs assessment, information, referral, and related response to individuals seeking services
• Respond to participant needs in a supervisory capacity including participant grievances or consultation relating to services provided
• In partnership with the Survivor Services Director, manage all direct financial assistance budgets, keeping track of all spending under various direct assistance funding streams
• Review and consult on participant support/self-sufficiency plans and coordinate provision of financial assistance
• Enter intake, service, and outcome data into IRC’s services management database, “Evidence to Outcomes” (ETO)
• Review and update intake paperwork and process, as needed
• Facilitate monthly WARN all team meetings
• In collaboration with Survivor Services team, contribute to continuing development of Advocate Toolkits
• Identify and engage additional community partners and resources to enhance service and support options for participants and ensure entire team have access to newly developed resources
• Ensure timeliness and quality of case reporting into provided data systems and maintain case files with all required documentation and information
• Ensure accurate, high quality data tracking and accurate, timely reporting in compliance with all program funding requirements
• Support program evaluation and assessment activities
• Ensure ongoing learning, training, and development of Advocate team through a variety of training opportunities including webinars, live training workshops, on the job learning, coaching, documenting lessons learned, client feedback, etc.
• Engage in regular training and professional development opportunities to further knowledge of relevant topics
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency
• Other activities as needed and assigned

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Survivor Services Director

Position Supervises: IRC WARN & Family Wellness Advocates/Case Managers, interns, volunteers

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: WARN Team, Family Wellness Team, Resettlement Team, Employment Team, Immigration Team, Youth Program Team, New Roots Team, Health Empowerment Team, Volunteer Coordinator, Finance Team, Operations Team, Development Team.

External: API Chaya, REST, KIND, Northwest Justice Project, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Seattle Police Department, US Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, Washington Advisory Committee on Trafficking, City of Seattle Human Services Division, Washington State Office for Crime Victim Advocacy, Washington State Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons, and additional partners.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience and deep understanding of vulnerable populations, serving survivors of harm, trauma-informed approach, and person-centered services
• Proven experience providing crisis intervention, trauma-informed information and referral, and needs assessment to survivors in crisis and/or seeking assistance
• Direct experience with a human rights-based approach to human trafficking
• Practical understanding of existing systems and resources related to human trafficking and survivor support, particularly in Western Washington
• Demonstrated experience working with criminal justice systems and personnel to support and advocate on behalf of survivors of harm
• Strong collaboration, advocacy, and negotiation skills; experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary partners and in a multi-cultural, professional environment
• Strong intercultural communication skills: demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language diversity
• Public speaking and professional group facilitation and collaboration experience and abilities
• Committed to anti-racism and continual learning and growth
• Comfortable working in high-stress environments; must be adaptable, flexible, and patient
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined and the proven ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written required; proficiency in other relevant language(s) considered
• Proficient with Windows operating system and confidence in basic computer skills (word processing, email, data entry); willingness to learn new software
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area

Working Environment:

• Standard, flexible office environment (both remote and in-office setting available)
• May require occasional weekend and /or evening work and travel

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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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