Casework Intern

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.

Job Title: Casework Intern

Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA

Employment Type: Part-time

Duration: 10-12 weeks, 15-20 hours per week

Start Date: January 12, 2027

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.

Responsibilities:

• Shadowing caseworkers and completing relevant core service delivery trainings.
• Assisting clients one-on-one with core services, including:

+ 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 populations, elderly, domestic violence survivors, of people with disabilities.
• Motivated, flexible and ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Strong computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.
• Complete IRC background check & all related orientations/trainings.

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.