Supportive Services Casework Intern; Unpaid

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Elizabeth, NJ USAtime type:
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May 5, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JRThe 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.
** SCOPE OF WORK:
** The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities. The Supportive Services Casework Intern will work under the supervision of the Caseworker to provide trauma- informed services to newcomer families, couples and single adults to support their integration and  self-sufficiency.

The Supportive Services Case Management Program sits within IRC’s Safety & Wellness Department, which serves a large and diverse caseload of new arrivals. This internship includes opportunities for direct engagement with clients to assess their needs and develop action plans to achieve client goals. The Intern will also support the Caseworker to connect the client to  services both within the IRC and externally in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements.

This internship is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, to be completed through a combination of in person and virtual time.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* • Assist the Caseworker to complete initial client meetings to assess needs and develop and implement self-sufficiency action plans over agreed time frames with each client.  
• Assist with individualized case management support to each client through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.  
• Conduct outreach to clients to monitor progress, understand challenges and ensure available resources are utilized.  
• Assist with scheduling client meeting and appointments.  
• Assist in documenting all client interactions in internal database and tracking tools in accordance with program requirements.  
• Assist with interpretation for the Caseworker, as needed.  
• Other related duties as assigned.  
** LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
** 1. Gain hands-on experience and on-the-job training to provide direct services to a large and diverse client caseload of newcomer families, couples and single adults.  
2. Gain experience working in an office environment both virtually and in-person and participate in IRC trainings or other learning and development opportunities.  
3. Learn about the IRC’s US Program and specifically the case management services offered to newcomers.  
** REQUIREMENTS:
** Volunteers must be based in the U.S. Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.  
• Prior experience or demonstrated interest working with refugee or immigrant  populations.  
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.  
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned tasks and a high-degree of comfort working in an external-facing, client support role.  
• Strong problem-solving skills and client service orientation, including the ability to be resourceful and creative to address client needs.  
• Good time…