Extended Case Management Internship

Extended Case Management Internship BACKGROUND:  Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading non-sectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  The Suburban Washington Refugee Center, where the IRC’s Silver Spring resettlement office is located, has resettled more than 2,000 new refugee arrivals, providing them a fresh start and opportunities to use their greatest resources—their motivation, their skills and their experiences—to become independent and self-sufficient new Americans.  SCOPE OF WORK:  The Extended Case Management Program (ECMP) team provide ongoing case management to clients who are not receiving support from other ORR-funded programs. Clients in ECMP are potentially employable, but have barriers that need to be addressed before seeking employment. The ultimate goal of ECMP is to help eligible Clients attain a level of sustained self- sufficiency. RESPONSIBILITIES: -Assist case workers in managing clients’ cases and maintaining case files -Orient clients on methods of public transportation -Assist clients with removal of employment barriers including but not limited to: Childcare voucher applications, unfamiliarity with US work culture/customs, language and literacy -Assist clients with navigating primary and secondary education systems -Accompany clients to various appointments including but not limited to: medical appointments, immunization appointments, ESL class enrollments, and school enrollments -Advocate in the field for clients’ access to public services -Perform on-going orientations on safety, health and hygiene, and financial literacy -Update resources which are distributed by case managers to clients -Assist with other duties as assigned Qualifications -Current undergraduate, graduate student, or volunteer* -Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment -Organized with attention to detail -Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects -Excellent communication and writing skills -An interest in international and refugee issues -Interest in or experience working in a multi-cultural setting -Willingness to use public transportation with clients in order to orient clients to buses, etc. -Fluency in one of the following languages is highly desirable: Dari, Spanish, French, Arabic, Amharic, Swahili, or Tigrinya -A car or access to a car is highly desirable -Minimum 15-35 hour per week commitment for a period of 3 months This internship is for the Spring 2019. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references with your application. Please also include your availability to intern in your cover letter. Note: This is an unpaid internship; school credit may be received depending on your program and institution.  *Candidates applying not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or not within 12 months of graduation will be processed as volunteers. Applications due by February 8, 2019. To apply, log in to Careers4Terps and search the ID number: 181278 Browse and apply for over 2,000 jobs and internships in Careers4Terps!