Spring 2025 Resettlement Casework Intern - Atlanta
Requisition ID: req55615 Job Title: Spring 2025 Resettlement Casework Intern - Atlanta Sector: Social Work Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly Location: Atlanta, GA USA Work Arrangement:Job Description BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees. SCOPE OF RESETTLEMENT CASEWORK INTERN WORK: The Resettlement Services Program is the first point of contact for newly arrived refugees and offers support, guidance and counseling though all stages of resettlement. Case Managers provide initial services to orient refugees to life in the U.S., including (but not limited to) securing housing, addressing medical concerns, registering children in school, applying for Social Security and Georgia ID cards, and linking refugees to our internal and mainstream services. Case Managers also offer counseling in home-budgeting, crisis intervention, family counseling and other areas of social adjustment. Employment is an essential element in helping refugees become economically self-sufficient. Job Developers work closely with Case Managers as part of the Resettlement Services team to support all aspects of clients' employment.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Resettlement Casework Intern will assist case managers with the following tasks:
Working with IRC Case Management team to complete core Resettlement services
Assisting with quality assurance (QA) process, scanning, and uploading documents
Assisting clients in completing change of address forms (AR-11)
Providing transportation from/to appointments, Shop of Hope, and grocery shopping
Conducting wellness checks with clients
Dropping off important documentation to client homes
Providing general administrative support such as case notes and documentation
Assisting with client walk-in days and screening clients
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Excellent communication and writing skills
Organized with attention to detail
Able to work independently and under pressure
An interest in international and refugee issues
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems
A car/driver’s license is beneficial
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
REQUIREMENTS:
Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
Must pass a background check.
Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
This will be anin-personrole. This position will report to the Resettlement Casework Supervisor. The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until December 2, 2024, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of January 20th, 2025.