Full-Time

Placement Specialist

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ICF

ICF

Advances coaching through accreditation and credentialing

Social Impact
Education

Compensation Overview

$60.9k - $103.6kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Positions will be fully remote, onsite embedded in the client site, and hybrid.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, business, social services, or related field which requires an understanding of business analysis.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with unaccompanied children placed with ORR or other relevant experience with immigrating or migrant families.
Responsibilities
  • Providing support for reviewing and processing applications for placement and services.
  • Assisting in the review of referrals for additional services and assisting in the identification of the need for additional services for existing recipients of agency services. This support will include review and analysis of case files and making recommendations for services based on relevant statutes, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
  • Assisting federal staff in coordinating access to services. Researching and drafting technical assistance related to access to services for review and use by federal staff.
  • Assisting in the tracking of case information including but not limited to, placements, services received, and outcomes for service recipients.
  • Maintaining familiarity with ORR database and technology systems supporting the work of the Placement Operations Division, as well as remaining up to date on policy, procedure, and litigation that impacts the initial placement, transfer, and movement of unaccompanied children.
  • Developing and updating existing and new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Developing and keeping up to date training curriculum to onboard new staff.
  • Communicating with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) field personnel to inform and assist in the placement of minors referred to ORR for care and placement.
  • Identifying sensitive cases that need the attention of UC Bureau’s (UCB) management.
  • Communicating with ORR Field Operations and internal stakeholders to support the transfer and movement of all unaccompanied children in and outside the network.
  • Answering initial placement calls and inquiries from DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), facility program staff, advocates, attorneys, and others seeking immediate shelter or long-term placement decisions, or information for newly apprehended unaccompanied children.
  • Contacting regions, districts, and facilities to gather more information.
  • Recording all significant incidents reported during off office hours and report them to UCB management by email.
  • Producing reports regarding capacity, referrals, and placements as needed. Reports must contain details such as the referrals received, transfers, movement operations and LTFC referrals by UCB per day, discharge rate for unaccompanied children in care, and total capacity in UCB facilities, among other data reporting.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in social work, public administration, business, or other advanced degree in a related field
  • Working knowledge of ORR mission and activities as well as a deep understanding of unaccompanied child placement options and requirements.
  • Experience working for a refugee program.

ICF is a global organization focused on enhancing the coaching profession. It provides accreditation for coaching training programs, ensuring they meet high-quality standards, and offers credentialing services for individual coaches to validate their expertise and increase their earning potential. ICF also runs a membership program that connects professional coaches, offering resources and networking opportunities. Unlike its competitors, ICF emphasizes thought leadership by exploring coaching's role in social progress and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the field. The goal of ICF is to elevate the coaching profession and promote its positive impact on individuals and organizations worldwide.

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Lexington, Kentucky

Founded

1995

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  • ICF's new competency models enhance mentor coaching and supervision standards.
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What critics are saying

  • AI-driven coaching platforms offer personalized experiences at lower costs, challenging traditional models.
  • Rapid growth in Asia and Africa may increase competition, requiring strategic adaptation.
  • New competency models may face resistance from coaches used to previous standards.

What makes ICF unique

  • ICF sets the gold standard for coach-specific training and accreditation globally.
  • ICF's membership program creates a global community of professional coaches.
  • ICF's thought leadership explores coaching's role in social progress and sustainability.

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Flexible Work Hours