Intensive Case Management Intern
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, Arizona, Glendale | |
 Nov 22, 2024 | |
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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 40 countries and 29 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 Intern will partner with the Intensive Case Management (ICM) team to address barriers to self-sufficiency for refugee and asylee clients, who include 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. This position reports to the ICM Supervisor and coordinator Minimum Qualifications: 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 LEARNING OUTCOMES: * Develop social work competencies at the micro level, with additional projects that focus on the mezzo and macro levels. * Apply critical thinking to problem solving within the context of professional social work practice and service delivery. * Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice. * Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic justice for clients. REQUIREMENTS: * Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S. * Must be at least 18 years old * Must be working towards their social work degree or equivalent * Must commit to at least 15 hours a week, with a preference of two full days a week over the course of two semesters (with time off for all school holidays) This position reports to the Noor Adam IRC leading the way from harm to home. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. 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. | |