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Intensive Case Management Intern (Non-BSW/MSW, Unpaid)

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International Rescue Committee

Mar 28

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Starts on May 31
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Elizabeth

Requirements

  • Previous experience and/or a keen interest in working in case management, social work, psychology, or public health preferred.
  • Previous experience and/ or a strong interest in working with refugees and immigrants.
  • Bilingual proficiency in one of the following languages for interpretation/translation purposes: Haitian/ Creole, French, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, or Arabic.
  • Commitment to participating in a hybrid work environment with availability for in- person work as needed for donation drop-offs, client accompaniment to appointments, home visits, etc. as needed.
  • If pursuing a non-BSW/MSW internship, a commitment to a minimum of 15 hours a week is required.
  • Personal transportation or extensive familiarity with public transit is necessary.
  • Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility and reliability to meet the diverse needs of client needs.
  • Proficiency in digital literacy, including knowledge of databases and computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Willingness to adhere to IRC acceptable use policies.
  • If pursuing a non-BSW/MSW internship, must be willing to use IRC-provided laptops for all tasks and adhere to IRC acceptable use policies.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain constant contact with ICM Supervisor and ICM Caseworkers for assignments.
  • Assess resource gaps and develop community connections as needed.
  • Revise existing resource sheets to guarantee accuracy and currency, including verifying information by phone calls or in-person to confirm details.
  • Organize community resource information by risk domain for effective accessibility.
  • Assist with fulfilling in-person duties, including but not limited to donation drop-offs, accompanying clients to medical or social service appointments, transportation orientations, networking, and conducting home visits.
  • Educate clients on the U.S. healthcare and benefits systems.
  • Keep thorough and accurate case file documentation in IRC’s database as needed.
  • Communicate client concerns and potential challenges to ICM caseworkers.

International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.