Case Work Intern - Survivor Services

Overview

Assist with case work and support services for survivors of torture.

You have:

• Cultural competency & consideration
• Excellent written & verbal skills
• Proficient with Excel & other Microsoft Office applications
• Self-starter, ability to complete projects with minimal supervision
• Access to reliable, insured vehicle
• Interest in public health, social work, or international studies preferred, but not required
• Computer literacy, database experience preferred
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Empathy and open-mindedness across a cultural environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be comfortable working with the LGBTQ community and Asylum Seekers
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance
• Covid-19 vaccination

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Survivors of Services Manager and Survivors of Torture (SOT) & Services to Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat (SASIC) Caseworkers, interns will assist with the following:

- Learn how to provide trauma informed and victim centered services to vulnerable refugees and immigrants that have experienced significant trauma;

- Provide direct service to clients through one-on-one interactions (in office and home visits);

- Provide training for the clients including cultural orientation, transportation, life skills, job readiness training, banking, budgeting classes and client rights and responsibilities;

- Assist clients with connecting to community resources (including: food banks, libraries, shelters, etc.);

- Coordinate individual appointment logistics with health or social providers;

- Provide transportation for client appointments, as needed;

- Collaborate with IRC staff and community partners to enhance activities and supplement services to clients;

- Assist with facilitating psycho-social support groups when needed;

- Research other community resources and continue to expand the resource lists;

- Document all activities in case notes and send weekly client reports;

- Input client data in tracking systems;

- Other relevant program support duties, as assigned.

- LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Understand Humanitarian Crisis Response and Recovery

- Learn Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy

- Strengthen Cultural Competence in Crisis Response

- Develop Practical Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills

- Client Assessment and Case Management

- Cultural Competence and Ethical Decision-Making

- Communication Skills

- Professional Development and Self-Care

- Community Engagement and Advocacy

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- Cultural competency & consideration

- Excellent written & verbal skills

- Proficient with Excel & other Microsoft Office applications

- Self-starter, ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

- Access to reliable, insured vehicle

- Interest in public health, social work, or international studies preferred, but not required

- Computer literacy, data base experience preferred - Ability to take initiative and work independently

- Empathy and open mindedness across-cultural environment

- Strong organizational skills

- Must be comfortable working with the LGBTQ community and Asylum Seekers

- Level One Fingerprint Clearance - Covid-19 vaccination

CLEARANCES:

All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy.

COMMITMENT:

- Fall: Minimum of 15 hrs/wk for 14 weeks

- Availability during IRC business hours (M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm)

- Preference given to applicants able to make a multi-term commitment.

Please note this is an unpaid position at the IRC Phoenix (Glendale) office.

This position reports to the Survivors Services Manager

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Added 10 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org