Supportive Services Casework Intern (Unpaid)

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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: The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities. The Supportive Services Casework Intern will work under the supervision of the Caseworker to provide trauma- informed services to newcomer families, couples and single adults to support their integration and self-sufficiency. The Supportive Services Case Management Program sits within IRC’s Safety & Wellness Department, which serves a large and diverse caseload of new arrivals. This internship includes opportunities for direct engagement with clients to assess their needs and develop action plans to achieve client goals. The Intern will also support the Caseworker to connect the client to services both within the IRC and externally in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements. This internship is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, to be completed through a combination of in person and virtual time. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist the Caseworker to complete initial client meetings to assess needs and develop and implement self-sufficiency action plans over agreed timeframes with each client. • Assist with individualized case management support to each client through direct services, referrals, and advocacy. • Conduct outreach to clients to monitor progress, understand challenges and ensure available resources are utilized. • Assist with scheduling client meeting and appointments. • Assist in documenting all client interactions in internal database and tracking tools in accordance with program requirements. • Assist with interpretation for the Caseworker, as needed. • Other related duties as assigned. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Gain hands-on experience and on-the-job training to provide direct services to a large and diverse client caseload of newcomer families, couples and single adults. 2. Gain experience working in an office environment both virtually and in-person and participate in IRC trainings or other learning and development opportunities. 3. Learn about the IRC’s US Program and specifically the case management services offered to newcomers. REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be based in the U.S. Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years. • Prior experience or demonstrated interest working with refugee or immigrant populations. • Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. • Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned tasks and a high-degree of comfort working in an external-facing, client support role. • Strong problem-solving skills and client service orientation, including the ability to be resourceful and creative to address client needs. • Good time management and organizational skills. • Strong attention to detail. • A positive attitude and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment. • Commitment to maintain client confidentiality. • Fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish highly desired. • Ability to work a hybrid schedule including scheduled in-person workdays. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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