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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Safety and Wellness Intern

New York, NY RAI USA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. They are seeking a Safety & Wellness Intern to support mental health and psychosocial services for clients with identified needs, including case management and facilitation of support groups.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide mental health case management services and basic supportive counseling to a small caseload of S&W clients with identified mental and emotional health needs including referrals to mental health services and resources, care coordination, advocacy, and accompaniment to behavioral health appointments as needed

Support the implementation of S&W support groups and workshops including outreach to clients and community organizations, curriculum development, group facilitation with the Mental Health Coordinators, interpretation and translation support (if relevant), and other administrative support

Provide on-site MHPSS services to IRC’s New Comer Summer Academy in collaboration with the Mental Health Coordinator

Support with ongoing S&W projects as needed including community needs assessments, resource mapping, and partnership-building to support S&W programming

Qualification

Mental health case managementSupportive counselingCommunity partnership buildingProfessional proficiency in SpanishMultitaskCommunication skillsCollaborate

Required

Currently enrolled in a master's program in social work, mental health, and/or public health

Professional proficiency in an additional language (Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, and French highly preferred)

Based in the US and a US citizen or US work authorization

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

Work a min of 15 hours a week, at least until the end of August for summer internships

Preferred

Interest or experience working with forcibly displaced and/or immigrant communities

Interest or experience in providing case management services and familiarity with mental health systems

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with team members and community partners

Ability to work in a dynamic work environment

Ability to multitask and prioritize various tasks and projects

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.