Family and Youth Case Management Intern

Resettlement is at the heart of the IRC’s work with refugees. Services provided meet refugees’ basic needs for food, shelter and legal rights in the early, critical stages of the long-term resettlement process. All activities lay the foundation for clients to become self-sufficient and contribute positively to their new community. The Resettlement Assistance Intern will help in some of the most vital areas of refugee resettlement work. Interns assist with core services including: applying for and enrolling clients in social service programs and school enrollment, airport pick-up assistance, and other case management related tasks. Interns will gain experience networking with community service providers and communicating with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Please note that this is an unpaid position. 

This is an in-person position. 

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage client files and track necessary services
• Assist Case Managers in enrolling clients to eligible community services
• Accompany refugee clients on appointments and interviews with community service providers
• Assist supervising Case Manager with intensive cases as they arise
• Coordinate with Case Management to ensure services are being received

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Family and Youth Case Management Intern would learn basic components of case management services, including trauma-informed care and other skills to provide appropriate services to clients. They will learn about resettlement processes in the US and abroad.