Walk in Casework Intern

Scope of Work: The Walk-In Services Casework team provides case management services to over 700 new walk-in clients each year at the IRC in Silver Spring. The team works directly with humanitarian immigrants of varying statuses from different countries resettling in the DC Metro area. The team strives to provide them the necessary barrier reduction services and resources to become self-sufficient in the U.S. This position will report to a Walk-In Caseworker or the Walk-In Coordinator.  

Responsibilities:  

• Assist with new client orientation days by sending welcome emails, printing documentation, recording attendance, and filling out any required new client forms and paperwork.  

• Submit and follow up with a variety of external referrals, including for English classes and health screenings.  

• Conduct follow up calls with clients and provide guidance or assistance with support of supervisor.  

• Request and procure required documentation from clients, such as when they receive their social security card.  

• Research and build community resources to fill any gaps in services.  

• Request and distribute small on-site donations from inventory, including the activation of donated cell phones.  

• Coordinate and conduct in-person training events for clients, for instance on how to use the local library or public transportation.  

• Regularly track service provision through electronic data entry and organize required client documentation.  

• Other duties as assigned by the Walk-In Casework team. 

Learning Objectives:  

• Intern will gain experience in non-profit service provision and navigating community resources. 

• Intern will learn how to communicate with a global population, including how to effectively utilize interpreters.  

• Intern will gain skills in building resources and training limited English proficiency clients.  

• Intern will learn tracking and reporting requirements for resettlement agencies and how capturing this data improves services.  

Qualifications: 

• Current undergraduate, graduate student or less than 12 months out of school. *  

• Minimum 30 hours per week, three-month commitment and 4-5 full working days per week; full-time (37.5 hours per week) highly preferred.  

• Proficient digital literacy skills (e.g., MS Excel, Outlook, and Word) and the ability to learn new software and tasks.  

• Organized and attentive to detail.  

• Ability to work independently and multi-task.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  

• Interest in working with global populations.  

• Ability to build out community resources or conduct trainings is a plus.  

• Fluency in Haitian Creole, French, Spanish, Amharic, Tigrinya, or Ukrainian is a plus.  

TO APPLY  
Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is January 5th, 2026.  

This position is for the Spring semester and requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. 32 – 37.5 hours per week preferred. Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is required.  

Spring 2026 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on January 26th, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.   
  
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:   
  

Spring: January – May  
Summer: June– August  
Fall: September – December  
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.   
  

Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Spring 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator Michalina Kulesza at michalina.kulesza@rescue.org.