- International Rescue Committee
- US - NY -New York
Processing Specialist
Refugee Resettlement
US - NY -New York
Short-Term
Full Time
Background
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Staff and volunteers provide shelter, medical and public health assistance, education, training, and income-generating programs for refugees in nearly 30 countries. IRC also helps refugees resettle in the United States. IRC’s 26 field offices across the US ensure that new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing. IRC staff work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency through English language classes, job training and placement services and participation in community activities. Committed to human dignity and self-reliance, the IRC serves a symbol of hope and renewal for those who have taken flight in search of freedom.
IRC resettles refugees through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of State. The Processing Unit assists with all operations related to refugee placement, travel, and arrival. Processing team members are in daily contact with overseas Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs), the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other partners to facilitate refugees’ safe arrival to the US. The Processing Specialist will apply technical skills to vetting and submitting family reunification applications in accordance with standards set forth by the Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. The Processing Specialist will also advise local resettlement staff on program updates and assist with training if needed.
Major Responsibilities
- Review refugee family reunification applications, namely Affidavits of Relationship (AORs) received from IRC field offices, providing targeted feedback on required corrections or updates, if needed.
- Submit accurate and timely AORs to the RPC, and respond to RPC and RSC inquiries as needed.
- Review and distribute daily and monthly RSC caseload reports and appointment notices to field offices.
- Update and maintain detailed tracking of AOR submissions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Work closely on all matters pertaining to refugee processing in coordination with other Processing team colleagues.
- Liaise with Immigration team colleagues as needed on eligibility inquiries.
- Assist with training for field office staff on AOR submission guidelines.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Processing.
Job Requirements
- College education or comparable experience required.
- 2-4+ years of experience in refugee resettlement processes
- Computer literacy
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Aptitude for ongoing learning and adjusting to frequent changes in processes
- Must have multi-cultural sensitivity and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Must have good time management and ability to maintain absolute deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and communication skills a must.
- Must have ability to be flexible in work assignments.
- Must be able to work under pressure.