Additional Information
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Scope of Work
Intensive services interns will assist IRC's intensive case management (ICM) team, extended case management (ECM) team, and services for older refugees program (SOR) with daily activities that support the long-term integration of refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
The ICM and SOR intern will support case management to single-headed refugee households; survivors of domestic violence; older refugees; youth and young adults without parents or permanent guardians; refugees experiencing mental health or psychological difficulties; refugees with physical disabilities or medical conditions. Interns will work closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to develop service plans to meet individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements.
The extended services intern will support vulnerable clients for a period of twelve months, with a particular focus on medically vulnerable clients. The intern will work with the extended services department to connect at-risk clients to the healthcare, education,and psychosocial resources that support their individual goals.
Reports To
Extended Services Coordinator or Caseworker
Learning Objectives
Gain an understanding of the U.S. refugee resettlement process and services available to clients in Baltimore.
Learn how to effectively facilitate and advocate for clients' access to timely and responsive medical care and supportive services.
Learn how to identify , adapt and create appropriate health educational resources and services for global clients.
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