BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading non-sectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The Suburban Washington Refugee Center, where the IRC’s Silver Spring resettlement office is located, has resettled more than 2,000 new refugee arrivals, providing them a fresh start and opportunities to use their greatest resources—their motivation, their skills and their experiences—to become independent and self-sufficient new Americans. Currently, the IRC Silver Spring resettles and/or provides assistance to over 700 refugees and asylees each year.

SCOPE OF WORK: The reception & placement team aids refugees and SIV clients in their resettlement to the U.S. Before refugee clients arrive at the airport, the housing team works to prepare housing and furnishing, and arranges arrival logistics. After arrival, the casework team provides several services to orient clients to life in the US, link each client to public benefits and medical providers, and refer clients to additional internal and external providers as needed. The team also conducts cultural orientation with clients to introduce them to US customs and systems. This position entails frequent contact with clients by phone, email, and face-to-face to provide resources and support. 

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