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Requisition ID: req57659

Job Title: Summer 2025 Social Adjustments Services Intern - UNPAID

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly

Work Arrangement:In-person

Job Description

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES INTERN WORK: The IRC’s Social Adjustment Program provides case management services to better meet the needs of refugees and asylees who have been in the United States for six months or longer. The program helps clients in maintaining or regaining self-sufficiency, navigating the healthcare system, applying for public benefits and ensuring food security and adequate nutrition. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Adjustment Services Intern will assist caseworkers with the following:

+ M e et with clients to identify and address their individual needs

+ Help make referrals to community partners

+ Assist client in setting up IOM loan payments

+ Assist clients in navigating social service systems

+ Input client information into IRC’s database

+ Assist clients during walk-in hours

+ Communicate client concerns with IRC staff and coordinate service plans with supervisor

+ Completing public benefits applications

+ Completing rental assistance applications

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

+ Excellent communication and writing skills

+ Organized with attention to detail

+ An interest in international and refugee issues

+ Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects

+ Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting

+ A car/driver’s license is beneficial

REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.

+ Must pass a background check.

+ Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

+ Must be at least 18 years old.

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.

This is an in-person role. This position will report to the Extended Case Management Coordinator.

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 12 th , 2025.