Refugee Walk-In Casework Intern - Fall 2025

Assist with case management for humanitarian immigrants in Silver Spring.

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Overview

Assist with case management for humanitarian immigrants in Silver Spring.

You have:

  • Current undergraduate, graduate student or less than 12 months out of school.
  • Minimum 30 hours per week, three-month commitment and 4-5 full working days per week; full-time (37.5 hours per week) highly preferred.
  • Proficient digital literacy skills (e.g., MS Excel, Outlook, and Word) and the ability to learn new software and tasks.
  • Organized and attentive to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interest in working with global populations.
  • Ability to build out community resources or conduct trainings is a plus.
  • Fluency in Haitian Creole, French, Spanish, Amharic, Tigrinya, or Ukrainian is a plus.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to assist someone from a different background? This question evaluates your experience and sensitivity in multicultural settings. Provide a specific example that demonstrates your skills in communication and empathy.
How would you handle a situation where a client is struggling to understand important information? We want to know your approach to communication and problem-solving. Pro members can see the explanation.
What digital tools are you familiar with, and how have you used them in your studies or previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks at once. How did you prioritize? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about working with refugee populations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've successfully communicated with someone who holds a different viewpoint? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure you maintain attention to detail in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to research and build community resources? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org