• Extended Case Management Internship

    International Rescue Committee (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Requisition ID: req58718

     

    Job Title: Extended Case Management Internship

     

    Sector: Social Work

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

     

    Work Arrangement:In-person

    Job Description

    SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:

    The case management program offers essential support to refugee clients, guiding clients on their journey to self-sufficiency during their crucial first years in the U.S. This includes comprehensive assistance in health, employment, finances, DWS, education, housing, family, and community integration. As a casework intern, you will collaborate closely with experienced caseworkers, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience in all facets of our impactful casework program.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Shadowing caseworkers and learning how to deliver core services

    • Assisting clients with core services, including but not limited to:

    o Benefits applications

    o Bus and grocery store orientations

    o Job search and applications

    o Delivering food and in-kind donation items

    o Personal finance and bill payment

    o Transportation to appointments

    o Medical insurance navigation

    o Home visits

    o Client relocations

    • Referring and connecting clients to community services

    • Assisting walk-in clients, as needed

    • Supporting caseworkers in data compliance, including case filing, case noting, data entry, and tracking

    • Participation in weekly casework team meetings

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    1. Understand how state and federal policies affect services to clients.

    2. Experience working with diverse populations.

    3. Learn the social work interventions/models used at the agency and will practice applying social work theories/approaches to cases (strengths, empowerment, ecological, systems, etc.).

    4. Learn how to navigate and understand social benefits and resources available in our Utah communities

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago

    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.

    • Background in social work OR other related fields

    • Experience working with refugees/diverse populations

    • Motivated, flexible and ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively

    • Strong computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

    • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment

    • IRC orientation and background check required

     

    This is an unpaid volunteer position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

    POSISTION LOGISTICS:

    • Length of Service: Fall 2025

    o Start Date: September 8th

    o End Date: December 19th

    • Hours: 15-20 hours per week, in 4+ hour blocks

    • Supervisor: Shafi Bahaduri

     

    IRC leading the way from harm to home.