Casework Intern

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance.  This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. The resettlement office in Salt Lake City provides services to newly arrived refugees.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The case management program includes providing core services to new arrivals, and helping clients work towards self-sufficiency during their first two years in the U.S. in the areas of health, employment, finances, DWS, education, housing, family, and community. Casework interns work closely with the casework supervisors and caseworkers throughout their internship, assisting and learning about all aspects of the casework program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

•              New arrival services: assist with airport pickup, home safety orientation, grocery shopping, apply for social security card, apply for benefits at DWS, activate EBT card, lease signing, setting up utilities, office intake, furniture delivery, bus orientations, paying bills, home safety & cleaning orientation, etc.

•              Core Services: ESL & public school enrollment, cultural orientation, housing applications, transportation to appointments

•              Needs assessment, budgeting, action plans, home visits

•              Referral and connection to community services

•              Files, case notes, data entry, participation in case staffing and staff meetings

POSITION LOGISTICS:

•              Length of Service: 16+ weeks

•              Compensation: This an unpaid internship

•              Hours: 20-40 hours a week, in 4+ hour blocks

•              Program Manager: Estefany Castillo

•              Start Date: May 15th