Communities Case Management Intern; Unpaid

Position: Preferred Communities Case Management Intern (Unpaid)
Location: New York

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.
** 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.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
** The Preferred Communities (PC) Program provides case management services to the most vulnerable refugee groups who face systemic challenges when navigating the U.S. systems. Three programs fall under PC:
Intensive Case Management, Supplemental Case Management, and OIRS**.
** Interns play a key role in supporting clients with accessing needed benefits and services over the course of their internship. Interns are assigned to a PC Case Manager to support their specific caseload with client-facing (ex: attending medical appointments, guidance on public transportation) and administrative duties (ex: referrals for additional services, file maintenance)
** LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
**** Student will learn about refugee resettlement and refugee social services.
**** Student will develop creative problem-solving and client-facing skills.
**** Student will strengthen caseload management experience via direct client support.
**** 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.
* Preferred Languages (not required):
Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Russian, Haitian Creole, French
* Experience working with vulnerable populations or in case management appreciated
* Under/graduate level studies in social sciences, international relations, or a related field
* Strong desire to support refugees rebuilding their lives in NYC
* Ability to exercise good judgment and have high attention to detail
* Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
* Effective communication skills in a collaborative team setting
* Adaptability and willingness to take initiative
* Competency in Microsoft Office and file management
* Interest in learning about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
* Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
** PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
** All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on , 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.

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…