What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker Intern- Services to Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat position at International Rescue Committee?
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Case Management SASIC Intern on the Safety & Wellness Team provides intensive case management to survivors of torture, victims of crime, victims of human trafficking and asylum-seeking families living in Arizona. They will work closely with the program caseworkers and Wellness Team to provide culturally competent, comprehensive services to refugee, foreign national, and immigrant survivors of war, violence, displacement, and trauma. As well as learn how to provide trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based services that promote health and safety, inspire confidence, respects choice, and assists survivors towards self-determination as they become active members of their community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Survivors Services Manager and Caseworkers, interns will assist with the following:
Learn how to provide trauma informed and victim centered services to vulnerable refugees and immigrants that have experienced significant trauma.
Provide direct service to clients through one-on-one interactions (in office and home visits);
Provide training for the clients including cultural orientation, transportation, life skills, job readiness training, banking, budgeting classes and client rights and responsibilities.
Assist clients with connecting to community resources (including food banks, libraries, shelters, etc.);
Coordinate individual appointment logistics with health and/or social providers.
Provide transportation for client appointments, as needed.
Collaborate with IRC staff and community partners to enhance activities and supplement services to clients.
Assist with facilitating psycho-social support groups when needed.
Research other community resources and continue to expand the resource lists.
Document all activities in case notes and send weekly client reports.
Input client data in tracking systems.
Other relevant program support duties, as assigned.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand Humanitarian Crisis Response and Recovery
Learn Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy
Strengthen Cultural Competence in Crisis Response
Develop Practical Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
Client Assessment and Case Management
Cultural Competence and Ethical Decision-Making
Communication Skills
Professional Development and Self-Care
Community Engagement and Advocacy
REQUIREMENTS:
Cultural competency & consideration
Excellent written & verbal skills
Proficient with Excel & other Microsoft Office applications
Self-starter, ability to complete projects with minimal supervision
Access to reliable, insured vehicle
Interest in public health, social work, or international studies preferred, but not required
Computer literacy, data base experience preferred
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Empathy and open-mindedness across cultural environment
Strong organizational skills
Must be comfortable working with the LGBTQ community and Asylum Seekers
Level One Fingerprint Clearance
Ability to pass the IRC background check
Note: This is an unpaid internship, must commit to between 10-15 hours a week for a 3-month minimum. Internship hours can only be completed between Mon- Friday 9- 5 pm.
