Intensive Case Management Intern

Conduct client assessments and support goals in case management.

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Overview

Conduct client assessments and support goals in case management.

You have:

  • Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be working towards their social work degree or equivalent
  • Must commit to at least 15 hours a week, with a preference of two full days a week over the course of two semesters (with time off for all school holidays)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Conduct client assessments at intake, 6 months, and 12 months after ICM enrollment

- Work in collaboration with the client to develop individualized goals and service plans

- Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners

- Assist in scheduling and accompanying clients to appointments as appropriate

- Assist clients with navigating healthcare and social service systems

- Input case note documentation into IRC’s database

- Communicate client concerns with ICM staff

- Work on additional mezzo and macro projects to increase capacity of the ICM program

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

- Develop social work competencies at the micro level, with additional projects that focus on the mezzo and macro levels.

- Apply critical thinking to problem solving within the context of professional social work practice and service delivery.

- Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice.

- Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply strategies of advocacy and social change that advance social and economic justice for clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.

- Must be at least 18 years old

- Must be working towards their social work degree or equivalent

- Must commit to at least 15 hours a week, with a preference of two full days a week over the course of two semesters (with time off for all school holidays)

Update

Qualifications Update

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging case you worked on and how you approached it? This question assesses your problem-solving skills in real-world situations. Provide details about the case while highlighting your approach and decision-making process.
How do you prioritize tasks when working with multiple clients? Interviewers want to understand your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to help clients navigate social service systems? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an experience where you had to work with a team to achieve a common goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you advocated for a client's needs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain professionalism in challenging situations with clients? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe is the most important aspect of social work practice? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with the latest developments in social work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org