Internship

Virtual Supplemental Case Management MSW Intern

International Rescue Committee

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12d ago

🚀 Off-cycle Internship

New York

💻 Remote

You must be a US citizen or legal resident, at least 18 years old, pursuing an MSW degree, commit to 15 hours a week for two semesters, possess strong relationship-building skills, work well in a multicultural environment, be a self-starter, detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, able to work remotely, fluent in English, proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and have strong communication skills.
You will conduct client assessments, develop service plans, make referrals, schedule appointments, navigate healthcare systems, input case notes, communicate with team, work on projects, collaborate with colleagues, and make client referrals for other services.

Off-cycle Internship

Legal•New York

Learning Objectives:

Develop social work competencies at the micro level, with additional projects that focus on the mezzo and macro levels.
Apply critical thinking to problem solving within the context of professional social work practice and service delivery.
Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice.
Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic justice for clients.

Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be working towards their MSW degree
Must commit to at least 15 hours a week, with a preference of two full days a week over the course of two semesters (with time off for all school holidays)
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.

Currently Studying

Legal

Conduct client assessments at intake, 3 months and 6 months by phone or video conferencing with the use of telephonic interpretation as needed.
Work in collaboration with the client to develop individualized goals and service plans for their service period.
Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners where client resides.
Assist in scheduling and helping clients learn how to get to appointments in their area.
Assist clients with navigating healthcare and social service systems in their area.
Input case note documentation into IRC’s database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).
Communicate client concerns with VSCM staff
Work on additional mezzo and macro projects to increase capacity of the VSCM program
Collaborate with VSCM team, IRC colleagues, and community members to identify and develop partnerships to connect clients to nearby resources that meet client needs.
Assess and make client referrals for other services as appropriate

Work type

Full time

Work mode

remote

Location

New York