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Requisition ID: req51011
Job Title: Refugee Casework Intern, Summer 2024
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Louisville, KY USA
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
The case management program includes providing core services to new arrivals, and helping clients work towards self-sufficiency during their first five years in the U.S. in the areas of health, employment, finances, education, housing, family, and community. Under the supervision of the Caseworker, the Summer 2024 Resettlement Casework Intern will focus primarily on gaining experience in the field of resettlement, learning and implementing the core services delivered under the U.S. resettlement program, and building the capacity of the current casework team by assisting in the everyday work of caseworkers.
This is an unpaid internship position that requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week for at least two months.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING & GUIDANCE
In-depth training will be provided for interns to understand IRC programming and the various needs of clients accessing IRC services. Interns will receive training on IRC’s federal R&P and APA service agreements and their programmatic requirements for resettlement services. Interns with client languages who could serve as an interpreter will receive guidance on policies when interpreting. Other activity specific training will be provided as needed. Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to collaborate are essential qualities for this intern opportunity. A high-level of confidentiality is required when working with IRC clients.
Please note that this is an UNPAID internship; however, IRC Louisville will provide mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle usage for client services during the internship. All intern opportunities are contingent on clearing a background check*. Interns must adhere to the IRC intern and workplace policies, which includes confidentiality and client safeguarding.
FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, & YOUTH PROGRAM LEADERS
If you would like to discuss connecting your organization with the IRC in Louisville for internship opportunities, please email Alma Herović, Development Manager, at Volunteer.Louisville@rescue.org with the subject line “INTERNSHIP.”
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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