Fall Survivor Services 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 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 Survivor Services Intern will be assisting the Survivor Services Team within the Safety and Wellness Department at the International Rescue Committee. The Survivor Services Team provides comprehensive case management services to victims of crime, survivors of torture and Afghan survivors of combat. Clients served include asylum-seekers, asylees, refugees, and other immigrants. Services provided to clients include legal, medical, mental health, employment, and other interpersonal/social services.Please note that this is an unpaid position in person at our Tucson Arizona office for the Fall 2025 Semester. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Survivor Services Intern would be working directly with casework staff in following-up on client needs and assisting in performing case management services, at the discretion of the caseworker.Tips to Consider:Scheduling medical and mental health appointments Accompanying clients to appointments—including medical, public benefit interviews, and other appointments and servicesAdvocating for clients to receive linguistically and culturally appropriate services within appointments with service providers.Confirming and reminding clients about upcoming appointments and scheduling transportationConnecting clients to other available resources/services they may be needingPerforming client feedback surveys about the services they have been receivingCompleting case notes and assisting with documentation audits, needs and dataOther specific projects based on skills and client needsLEARNING OUTCOMES: Survivor Services Intern would learn basic components of case management services, including trauma-informed care, psychological first-aid, and other skills to provide appropriate services to clients.REQUIREMENTS: Pursuing an associates, bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in social work, anthropology/sociology, international affairs, psychology, or another similar field. Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information Punctual and reliableStrong proficiency in Microsoft word programs—including word, excel and powerpointDriver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicleConsistent transportation and ability to transport clients as needed Attention to detail Flexibility in changing tasks/based on client needsStrong written and spoken skills in English required, Spanish and/or Swahili, Dari, or other languages preferredTechnology requirements:Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities. IRC is not responsible for any personal device expenses such as personal smartphones, tablets, hotspots, data charges, etc.All personal devices must:Be kept current with all operating system updates and security patches, Use a password or PIN with a minimum of 4 characters to log onto smartphones and tablets and 8 alpha and numeric characters for a Laptop. Have lock screen set to 10 minutes or less with a password required to unlock the deviceConfigurations must be set to delete all data or lock after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password or PIN. Lockout period must be no less than 30 minutes.This position reports to the Safety & Wellness SupervisorIRC leading the way from harm to home.IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. 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. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings 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 $143 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 & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

Salary : $5 - $143