Fall Intensive Case Management Intern

Overview

Intern in Fall Intensive Case Management program.

Please note that this is an unpaid position in person at our Tucson Arizona office for the Fall 2025 Semester. We will start engaging with qualified candidates in June. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Assist clients in navigating healthcare and social service systems, which may include helping clients apply for benefits and attend and schedule appointments. • Provide clients with extended orientation on a variety of topics such as women’s health, navigating transportation systems, and navigating physical healthcare systems at the local level. • Maintain up-to-date documentation in client’s case file to ensure services are properly documented throughout the client’s service period; document all services provided in IRC’s database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO). • Attend relevant trainings and meetings at the local and national level. • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Education: - Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, or related field of study preferred. Work Experience: - Case management experience with similar populations and/or client needs preferred. Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: - Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships. - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. • Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. - Fluent in English required, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group preferred, including Dari/Pashto. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes. - Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: This internship provides case management, care coordination, and advocacy experience in a community agency setting. Under direction of a supervisor, interns get practice in cross-cultural assessment, outreach, resource provision, documentation, in-service training, and data collection. - Knowledge of the role of racial, ethnic, and cultural heritage; nationality; socioeconomic status; family structure; age; gender; sexual orientation; religious and spiritual beliefs occupation physical and mental status and equity issues in a community social work setting. - Understand the roles of community social workers and the relationship between social workers and other professionals in a community agency setting. - Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal considerations specifically related to the practice of community social work and engage in appropriate ethical behavior. - Understand and demonstrate basic and advanced helping skills with a variety of clients with diverse cultural backgrounds, presenting problems and trauma. - Prepare and maintain records required. - Learn to use individual supervision effectively. - Learn critical thinking and organization skills. - Learn problem solving and advocacy skills on behalf of clients. - Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with various professionals and stakeholders.

This interns must commit at least 15 hours a week for 4 months (August - December) minimum with working hours between Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. This position reports to ICM supervisor and Safety & Wellness Manager. IRC 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.

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