The International Rescue Committee of Baltimore is a non-profit, non-sectarian refugee resettlement agency dedicated to working together with legally admitted refugees to assist them in rebuilding lives and reuniting families in the greater Baltimore area. A committed staff of professionals and volunteers provide essential resettlement services to refugee families including basic necessities, education, employment, social services and advocacy.
PURPOSE: This year, the IRC Baltimore Regional Office will be resettling Burmese, Bhutanese and Iraqi refugees. The Resettlement Services Program is the first point of contact for newly arrived refugees and offers support, guidance and counseling though all stages of resettlement. The Case Management Team provide initial services to orient refugees to life in the U.S., including (but not limited to) securing housing, addressing medical concerns, registering children in school, applying for Social Security and Maryland ID cards, and linking refugees to our internal and mainstream services. Case managers also offer counseling in home-budgeting, crisis intervention, family counseling and other areas of social adjustment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Case Management Intern will assist the Case Managers and refugees with the following tasks:
MTA orientation (to IRC, health clinic, job, shopping centers)
Activation of EBT cards for food stamps
Follow-up with DFCS on public assistance issues
Obtaining Maryland IDs for newly arrived refugees
Assisting refugees with doctors appointments and researching appropriate medical providers for refugees and/or low-income families
Registering refugee children for school
Securing housing and furniture for newly arrived refugee families
Providing general administrative support
QUALIFICATIONS:
Reliable and flexible
Excellent communication and writing skills
Organized with attention to detail
Able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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/drivers license is necessary
TIME COMMITMENT:
Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 10-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring
Summer interns are required to work at least 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the entire summer.
Reports to: Case Manager
Position: Unpaid Internship
Updated: July 12, 2009
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and your resume.
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