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.
NOTE ABOUT COMPENSATION:
Internships at the IRC are unpaid. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available. Reimbursement is available for mileage when using a personal vehicle. Eligible interns will also receive a nominal per diem reimbursement aligned with current intern reimbursement policies.
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC), established in 1933, is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to assisting refugees and those affected by oppression or violent conflict. Providing a wide range of services, the IRC focuses on emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation, resettlement, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Within the United States, the organization operates 28 offices that support newly arrived individuals by ensuring they have access to essential resources such as food, shelter, and clothing, while also working with refugees to help them achieve self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The intensive case management (ICM) program offers essential support to our most vulnerable refugee clients, guiding clients on their journey to self-sufficiency during their crucial first years in the U.S. ICM clients include single parent families, LGBTQ+, survivors of domestic violence, and clients with complex medical and mental health needs. Our services include comprehensive assistance in health, employment, finances, DWS, education, housing, family, and community integration. As a casework intern, you will collaborate closely with experienced ICM caseworkers, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience in all facets of our impactful casework program.
MINIMUM COMMITMENT:
15 – 20 hours per week for 10-12 weeks
START DATE:
January 12, 2027 (final start date to be confirmed)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shadowing caseworkers and completing relevant core service delivery trainings.
Assisting clients one-on-one with core services, including but not limited to: Benefits applications
Bus and grocery store orientations
Job search and applications
Delivering food and in-kind donation items
Personal finance and bill payment
Transportation to appointments
Medical insurance navigation
Home visits
Client relocations
Referring and connecting clients to community services
Assisting walk-in clients, as needed.
Supporting caseworkers in data compliance, including case filing, case noting, data entry, and tracking.
Participation in weekly casework team meetings.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand how state and federal policies affect services to clients.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Learn the social work interventions/models used at the agency and will practice applying social work theories/approaches to cases (strengths, empowerment, ecological, systems, etc.).
Learn how to navigate and understand social benefits and resources available in our Utah communities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional language(s) preferred.
Background in social work OR other related fields.
Experience working with refugees/diverse…