Resettlement Caseworker Intern

SCOPE OF WORK: Caseworker Intern is part of the Casework team and takes on refugee cases that require closer care and attention. The Intern will work with the team to provide ongoing assistance to refugee clients as part of holistic case management. The intern will assist in the coordinating of medical appointments, and public benefits and other needs for clients according to their service plan, as well as working to ensure that data entry regarding appointments is completed in a timely manner. Additionally, the intern will also research potential community resources and provide referrals to new and existing partners within the community. Finally, the intern will also be tasked with helping the CM caseworker enroll clients & track their progress.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Caseworker, the Intern will assist with the following:
•Coordinate medical appointments for refugee clients, including health screenings, specialist appointments, and other medical follow up visits;
•Coordinate all new arrival and long term needs of refugee clients 
•A potential to transport Clients 
•Assist with apartment Set ups
•Input health & medical data in a timely and accurate manner using IRC databases;•Apply for benefits and assistance for clients
•Enroll, track, &report on clients in Case Management program;
•Research community resources & reach out to potential new service providers;
•Maintain confidential health information & materials relevant to refugee populations with severe medical, mental, & social needs;
•Other relevant program support duties, as assigned