Regional Coordinator, HSPRS
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's
worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety,
education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by
conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert
Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international
humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more
than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive,
reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A
force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by
restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a
solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in
positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for
a better future. The IRC’s Home Study and Post-Release Services
(HSPRS) for unaccompanied children in the U.S. is growing from six
current IRC offices to more than 17 offices throughout the US. This
is a national, multi- million-dollar project with ambitious
delivery goals in a short time frame. The goals of the Home-Study
Post Release Services Program (HS/PRS) are to: - Assess the safety
and suitability of a sponsor before an unaccompanied child is
released from custody into a sponsor’s care (Home Study) - Provide
case management support via remote and / or conducting in-home
visits to ensure the continued safety and stability of children in
sponsor’s homes and linking children to resources in the community
(Post Release Services). SCOPE OF WORK: The Home Study and Post
Release Services Regional Coordinator provides trauma-informed and
supportive oversight to the IRC offices with HSPRS programs.
Specifically, the Regional Coordinator ensures case management
onboarding and orientation have been completed; provides weekly
supervision. (The Regional Coordinator supports local HSPRS
supervisors ensuring onboarding and orientation has been completed
successfully with all new staff.) Monitors service provision and
case notes to ensure quality and adherence to best practices;
ensures that appropriate staff are notified of cases of concern
within a timely manner; writes monthly reports; monitors data; and
ensures all staff are updated on changing policies, procedures and
regulations that may impact their work, and convenes regular staff
meetings. The Regional Coordinator ensures that services delivered
by staff are of quality and are delivered in the best interest of
the child, and that the number of children and families receiving
services meets contractual requirements. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will provide regional oversight, coordination,
implementation, and consultation for the local IRC region and works
in collaboration with the HSPRS Casework Supervisor in the
supervision of home study recommendations and post release service
provision and ensure that HSPRS program policies and procedures are
being adhered to. Supervise HQ Casework Supervisors Meet with
office Casework supervisors frequently to ensure strong
communication and partnership to support HSPRS Caseworkers. Monitor
case management service provision including reviewing documentation
for accuracy and timeliness. Act as a point of escalation for staff
with complex cases, notifications of concern, and client crisis.
This includes liaising with child welfare and law enforcement
agencies, as needed. Ensure all case managers have been
appropriately onboarded and oriented to their position and provide
regular professional development training in case work and client
facing skills to staff. Support staff onboarding, on-going
development, and training for HSPRS staff. Coordinate and complete
initial or follow up training and shadowing needed for new or
existing staff in collaboration with each office supervisor.
Provide recommendations for hiring promotions, terminations, and
work assignments of case management staff. In collaboration with
the Quality Assurance and Training teams, support local offices in
conducting supportive quality assurance check points in preparation
for QA`s random spot checks and internal monitoring process.
Support with training refreshers and liaise between regional
offices and the HSPTS training team to develop identified training
opportunities. Facilitate regional UC provider meetings with
external stakeholders including regular case management meetings.
Job Requirements Education and/or Experience: master’s degree and
three years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree and five
years of relevant experience, and demonstrated leadership
abilities, is required. Experience in family reunification, home
assessment, or foster care/child welfare is preferred. Language
Skills: Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business
correspondence. Ability to successfully pass a criminal background
check. Ability to travel independently throughout relevant region.
Ability to work independently and during non-traditional hours such
as evenings and weekends. Experience providing Home Study and
Post-Release Services case management. Proven ability to manage
complex client situations centering client safety and child
protection principles. Experience analyzing data and writing
reports. Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively
in a multi-cultural environment. Proven ability to contribute both
independently and as a key team member. Self-starter with excellent
problem-solving skills combined with the ability to prioritize
duties and manage time effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office
applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and
other platforms. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be cleared and approved by Office of Refugee Resettlement and
background check including FBI fingerprints and Child Abuse and
Neglect checks required upon hire (initiated by IRC after
acceptance of the position). Compensation:( Pay Range: $77,343 -
$80,120.04 ) 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. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All
International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core
values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for
Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service,
Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the
IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of
Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection
from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive
measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to
take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm
occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical
reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the
best possible services to our clients. Cookies:
https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings Compensation:
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. 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 $163 per month, dental
starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month,
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings
plans with immediately vested matching, 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. 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. li-1
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