Fall 2024 Intensive Case Management (ICM) Intern

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 50 countries and more than 25 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.

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 ICM INTERN WORK : The IRC's Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program provides case management services for up to 12 months to refugees and asylees who have special needs, such as significant medical needs, that cannot be fully addressed through standard resettlement services.

Through a strengths-based, client-centered model of service delivery, the ICM program aims to increase self-reliance and community integration among our most vulnerable clients.

Services include connecting them with internal and external resources, closely monitoring their progress through a series of assessments, and helping them achieve the long-term goals through their service plan.

Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Atlanta-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES : The ICM Intern will assist caseworkers with the following tasks :

• Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners
• Assist in scheduling medical appointments for clients
• Educate clients on U. S. healthcare and social service systems
• Assist clients in applying for social service assistance programs
• Input client information into IRC's database
• Communicate client concerns with ICM staff and coordinate service plan with supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• 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
• Computer literacy - preferably with PC systems
• A car / driver's license is beneficial
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

REQUIREMENTS :

• Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
• Must pass a background check.
• Commitment of at least 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

This is a an in-person position, however, hybrid is possible if able to work more than 30 hours per week.

This position reports to ICM Supervisor.

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.