The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. The Safety & Wellness Intern will assist in providing mental health and psychosocial support services to clients, contributing to the implementation of support groups and workshops, and supporting various S&W projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide mental health case management services and basic supportive counseling to a small caseload of S&W clients with identified mental and emotional health needs including referrals to mental health services and resources, care coordination, advocacy, and accompaniment to behavioral health appointments as needed
- Support the implementation of S&W support groups and workshops including outreach to clients and community organizations, curriculum development, group facilitation with the Mental Health Coordinators, interpretation and translation support (if relevant), and other administrative support
- Provide on-site MHPSS services to IRC’s New Comer Summer Academy in collaboration with the Mental Health Coordinator
- Support with ongoing S&W projects as needed including community needs assessments, resource mapping, and partnership-building to support S&W programming
Skills
- Currently enrolled in a master's program in social work, mental health, and/or public health
- Professional proficiency in an additional language (Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, and French highly preferred)
- Based in the US and a US citizen or US work authorization
- Must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years
- Work a min of 15 hours a week, at least until the end of August for summer internships
- Interest or experience working with forcibly displaced and/or immigrant communities
- Interest or experience in providing case management services and familiarity with mental health systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with team members and community partners
- Ability to work in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize various tasks and projects
Benefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
- Dental starting at $6.50 per month
- Vision starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
- Disability & life insurance
- 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
Company Overview
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.rescue.org/.
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