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International Rescue Committee Fall 2024 Social Adjustment Services Intern in Atlanta, Georgia
Requisition ID: req52860
Job Title: Fall 2024 Social Adjustment Services Intern
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 SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES INTERN WORK: The IRC’s Social Adjustment Program provides case management services to better meet the needs of refugees and asylees who have been in the United States for six months or longer. The program helps clients in maintaining or regaining self-sufficiency, navigating the healthcare system, applying for public benefits and ensuring food security and adequate nutrition.Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Atlanta-based candidates only.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Adjustment Services Intern will assist caseworkers with the following:
Meet with clients to identify and address their individual needs
Help make referrals to community partners
Assist client in setting up IOM loan payments
Assist clients in navigating social service systems
Input client information into IRC’s database
Assist clients during walk-in hours
Communicate client concerns with IRC staff and coordinate service plans with supervisor
Completing public benefits applications
Completing rental assistance applications
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Excellent communication and writing skills
Organized with attention to detail
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
A car/driver’s license is beneficial
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.
This is anin-personrole. This position will report to the Extended Case Management Coordinator.
