Intensive Case Management Internship
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Overview
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND:The International Rescue Committee (IRC),establishedin 1933, is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated toassistingrefugees and those affected by oppression or violent conflict.Providinga wide range of services, the IRC focuses on emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation, resettlement, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Within the United States, the organizationoperates28 offices that support newly arrived individuals by ensuring they have access to essential resources such as food, shelter, and clothing, while also working with refugees to help them achieve self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OFVOLUNTEERWORK:
Theintensivecase management(ICM)program offers essential support toour most vulnerablerefugee clients, guiding clients on their journey to self-sufficiency during their crucial first yearsin the U.S.ICM clients include single parent families, LGBTQ+, survivors of domestic violence, and clients with complex medical and mental health needs.Our servicesinclude comprehensiveassistancein health, employment, finances, DWS, education, housing, family, and community integration. As a casework intern, you will collaborate closely with experiencedICMcaseworkers, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience in allfacetsof our impactful casework program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shadowingcaseworkersand learning how to deliver core services
Assistingclients with core services, including but not limited to:
Benefits applications
Bus and grocery store orientations
Job search and applications
Delivering food and in-kind donation items
Personal finance and bill payment
Transportation to appointments
Medical insurance navigation
Home visits
Client relocations
Referring and connecting clientsto community services
Assistingwalk-in clients, as needed
Supporting caseworkers in data compliance, including case filing, case noting, data entry, and tracking
Participation in weekly casework team meetings
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand how state and federal policies affect services to clients.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Learn the social work interventions/models used at the agency and will practice applying social worktheories/approaches to cases (strengths, empowerment, ecological, systems, etc.).
Learn how to navigate and understand social benefits and resources available in our Utahcommunities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency inadditionalforeign language preferred.
Background in social work OR other related fields
Experience working with refugees/diverse populations, elderly, domestic violence survivors, of people with disabilities
Motivated, flexible and ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Strong computerskillwithproficiencyin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
IRC orientation and background check
This is an unpaidvolunteerposition. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
PositionLogistics:
Length of Service: Summer 2026
Hours: 15-20 hours per week.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicantson the basis ofmerit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteranstatusor disability.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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