Intensive Case Management Intern (Unpaid)

tendersglobal.net

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 50 countries and more than 25 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.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Intensive Case Management Intern will partner with the Intensive Case Management (ICM) team to address barriers to self-sufficiency for refugee and asylee clients, including clients with serious medical and mental-health conditions and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. The intern will be responsible for providing comprehensive case management to ICM clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct client assessments at intake, 6 months, and 12 months after ICM enrollment

Work in collaboration with the client to develop individualized goals and service plans

Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners

Assist in scheduling and accompanying clients to appointments as appropriate

Assist clients with navigating healthcare and social service systems

Input case note documentation into IRC’s database

Communicate client concerns with ICM staff

Work on additional mezzo and macro projects to increase capacity of the ICM program

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to obtain an AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Ability to pass an IRC Background check

Cultural competency & consideration

Excellent written & verbal skills

Proficient with Excel & other Microsoft Office applications

Self-starter, ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

Access to reliable, insured vehicle

Interest in public health, social work, or international studies preferred, but not required

Computer literacy, data base experience preferred

Ability to take initiative and work independently

Empathy and open mindedness across-cultural environment

Strong organizational skills

Must be comfortable working with the LGBTQ community and Asylum Seekers

Application Deadline: August 31st

Note: This is an unpaid internship and you must commit to 15 hours a week for a 3-month minimum. For this role, there is an availability preference of two full days a week over the course of two semesters (with flexibility and time off for all school holidays).
Internship hours can only be completed between Monday-Friday 9- 5 pm.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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