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.
Internship Overview: The Caseworker Assistant Intern will assist the Program Officer/Senior Caseworker in providing supporting services to immigrant children and youth enrolled in the Unaccompanied Children Crises Assistance Program (UCCAP). The Caseworker Assistant Intern will identify and provide community resources to clients that improve self-sufficiency. The Caseworker Assistant Intern will also assist with community awareness and outreach efforts and support administrative duties.
Learning Objectives: - The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant children and youth
- The intern will develop skills in trauma-informed, client-centered care.
- The intern will develop skills in mapping community assets and resources.
- The intern will develop skills in client empowerment and advocacy.
- Assist program officer/senior caseworker with client support services
- Assist with research on local community resources
- Assist with outreach to local organizations to help establish partnerships within the community
- Carry out administrative duties including data entry, reporting.
- Assist with managing client case notes and files
- Communicate case statuses and client concerns to supervisor, coordinate service plans with supervisor
Key Working Relationships: - Position Reports to: UCCAP Program Officer/Senior Caseworker
Internship Requirements: - Excellent communication and writing skills
- HIGHLY preferred -bilingual ability in English and Spanish
- Organized with attention to detail
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- An interest in international issues
- Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
- Computer literacy - preferably with PC systems
Requirements: - Must pass a background check
- Must be at least 18 years old
Minimum Commitment: - A 3-month commitment is desired but is negotiable on a case-by-case basis
If you are interested in applying, please contact Johana Charles at Johana.Charles@Rescue.org directly.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDSAll International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
