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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Casework Intern (unpaid)

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization dedicated to helping individuals affected by conflict and disaster. The Casework Intern will assist the Casework Team in providing case management and adjustment services to clients, helping them achieve stability in various aspects of their lives.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist the Casework Team with providing case management and adjustment services to clients such as public benefits access, crisis management, internal and external referrals, and self-sufficiency planning with clients

Assist Caseworkers with intakes to assess needs and develop and implement self-sufficiency plans over agreed timeframes with each client

Support Caseworkers to provide individualized support to clients through direct services, referrals, and advocacy

Monitor and assess client progress to ensure they are on track to meeting their needs and goals

Coordinate effectively with other IRC departments and members of partner agencies to facilitate services for clients

Assist with client outreach to promote IRC programming and events to the benefit of the client

Assist with scheduling client intakes and appointments

Track and input client data into databases and other internal tracking tools

Qualification

Case managementWorking with refugeesMicrosoft OfficeSpanishHaitian Creole

Required

Volunteers must be based in the U.S

Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization

must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years

Ability to work 10-20 hours per week in a virtual or hybrid role including in person and virtual time

Preferred

Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish or Haitian Creole, highly desired

Previous experience working with refugee or immigrants highly desired

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications preferred

Benefits

10 sick days

10 US holidays

20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure

Medical insurance starting at $143 per month

Dental starting at $6.50 per month

Vision starting at $5 per month

FSA for healthcare and commuter costs

A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching

Disability & life insurance

An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles