Intensive Case Management Intern (Spring 2025)

International Rescue Committee • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Intensive Case Management Intern will support the International Rescue Committee's efforts in assisting refugees and victims of conflict by working closely with caseworkers to address clients' needs and help them achieve their goals. This part-time, in-person internship provides an opportunity to engage with the refugee community and gain hands-on experience in social work.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community
• Ownership of a car, a valid driver's license, and car insurance
• Willingness to transport clients in your personal vehicle
• Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs

Responsibilities

• Attend intern orientation
• Assist with client check-ins (over the phone or in person, as appropriate)
• Assist with ICM client intakes and assessments
• Provide transportation to appointments and attend appointments with clients, as appropriate
• Communicate with community partners for the purpose of case coordination
• Explore community resources and assist with client referrals
• Assist clients on an as-needed basis (this may include collecting signatures, completing paperwork, delivering items to clients' homes, bill payment, mail checks, and navigating various systems, such as medical, mental health, education, transportation, benefits, etc.)
• Keep thorough and accurate case file documentation in the IRC electronic system
• Assist with organizing digital files
• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in social work
• Opportunity to work with the refugee community
• Intern orientation and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed