Summer 2024 Intensive Case Management (ICM) Intern
SCOPE OF ICM INTERN WORK: The IRC’s Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program provides case management services for up to 12 months to refugees and asylees who have special needs, such as significant medical needs, that cannot be fully addressed through standard resettlement services. Through a strengths-based, client-centered model of service delivery, the ICM program aims to increase self-reliance and community integration among our most vulnerable clients. Services include connecting them with internal and external resources, closely monitoring their progress through a series of assessments, and helping them achieve the long-term goals through their service plan. This is an unpaid internship position that requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least two months.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The ICM Intern will assist caseworkers with the following tasks:
- Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners - Assist in scheduling medical appointments for clients - Educate clients on U. S. healthcare and social service systems - Assist clients in applying for social service assistance programs - Input client information into IRC’s database - Communicate client concerns with ICM staff and coordinate service plan with supervisor - Submit inter hours on volunteer dashboard - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent communication and writing skills - Organized with attention to detail - Able to work independently and under pressure - 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 - Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems - A car/driver’s license is beneficial
This is a hybrid position. This position reports to ICM Supervisor.
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Source:
rescue.org
