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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Intensive Case Management Intern (unpaid)

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

1+ years exp

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to crises worldwide. They are seeking an Intensive Case Management Intern to assist clients in overcoming barriers to essential services and coordinate support for refugees and displaced individuals, particularly those facing severe health conditions or social vulnerabilities.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Intensive Case Management (ICM) Intern collaborates closely with the ICM Team to assist with a variety of client-centered tasks

These tasks include evaluating skill and resource gaps for clients, building resiliency and self-sufficiency, and leveraging community connections to enhance support for refugee and displaced individuals

This support extends to those with severe physical or mental health conditions, the elderly, LGBTQ+ clients, single-headed households, and victims of sexual assault and gender-based violence participating in the Intensive Case Management (ICM) or Supplemental Case Management (SCM) programs

Qualification

Social WorkPsychologyPublic HealthCase ManagementCultural CompetenceCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Interns must be based in the 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

Current enrollment at a college or university for Social Work, Psychology, Public Health or a related field, or 1-2 years of experience in any of these fields

Previous experience and/ or a strong interest in working with refugees and immigrants

Preferred

A bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field

certifications and licenses in social work, case management, or medical case management

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