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Requisition ID: req42835
Job Title: Internship - Casework Support - Fall 2023
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Denver, CO USA
Job Description
Please note: This is an unpaid internship and is in-person at the IRC in Denver Office. No financial compensation is offered nor relocation assistance provided. The case management team is the first point of contact for newly arrived refugees and offers support, guidance and counseling through all stages of resettlement. The Case Management Intern position is an opportunity for individuals to learn about the various services Caseworkers provide to newly arrived refugees. Interns are encouraged to assist clients in the field while also shadowing Caseworkers and learning about the documentation of all services provided. Case Management Interns will assist Caseworkers in delivering direct client services, especially within the clients' first three months of resettlement. Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week (1 semester minimum) Duties: Learning Objectives:
Assist clients in applying for social security cards
Assist Caseworkers in case noting activities with clients, case filing, and supporting the team to complete various tasks
The Case Management Intern will gain much knowledge about the process of resettling newly arrived refugees and will gain experience in completing the logistical tasks. Interns will be given the opportunity to interact with clients directly and find creative ways to communicate while encouraging the clients to be self sufficient. Interns will also learn about documentation that is required by the government and they will become familiar with working with government entities such as the Social Security Administration and US Citizenship & Immigration.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Competencies: • Ability to transport clients in a reliable vehicle • Enthusiasm and desire to try new tasks
• Flexibility and wiliness to support other staff members and departments
• Ability to maintain and respect client’s confidentiality
• Experience working with English language learners
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$39k-47k (estimate)
10/29/2022
08/28/2023
theirc.org
RICHMOND, VA
<25
1933
<$5M
Social & Legal Services