Intensive Case Management Intern (Summer 2024) - Charlottesville

International Rescue Committee

Mar 28

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Summer Internship
Legal
Charlottesville

Requirements

Be sensitive to the cultural and personality differences of the refugee clients. Respect their beliefs and values, which may differ from yours.
Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community
Ownership of a car, a valid driver’s license, and car insurance
Willingness to transport clients in your personal vehicle
Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs

Responsibilities

Attend intern orientation
Assist with client check-ins (over the phone or in person, as appropriate)
Assist with ICM client intakes and assessments
Provide transportation to appointments and attend appointments with clients, as appropriate
Communicate with community partners for the purpose of case coordination
Explore community resources and assist with client referrals
Assist clients on an as-needed basis (this may include collecting signatures, completing paperwork, delivering items to clients’ homes, bill payment, mail checks, and navigating various systems, such as medical, mental health, education, transportation, benefits, etc.)
Keep thorough and accurate case file documentation in the IRC electronic system
Assist with organizing digital files
Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard

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.