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Spring 2025 Asylum Services Caseworker Intern - Atlanta

Atlanta

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Atlanta
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Migration
    • Refugee rights and well-being
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date:

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.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 30 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.


SCOPE OF ASYLUM SERVICES CASEWORKER INTERN (ASCI): The Asylum Services Caseworker Intern works with the IRC in Atlanta’s Asylum-Seeking Families team to provide in-person and/or virtual trauma-informed resource navigation services to asylum seekers and other qualified immigrants. The ASCI will assist the core team in conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to determine an individualized referral plan utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, and other services and resources following client eligibility and program requirements. *Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Atlanta-based candidates only.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in conducting comprehensive needs assessments for clients.
  • Develop and implement individualized referral plans, connecting clients to financial, medical, social, and other resources.
  • Support the asylum services team with case documentation and database management.
  • Provide clients with guidance on accessing community services and understanding program eligibility requirements.
  • Attend team meetings, training sessions, and supervision with staff members to stay informed about program updates and best practices.
  • Participate in outreach activities to enhance community partnerships and resource availability for asylum seekers.
  • Maintain confidentiality and always adhere to IRC’s safeguarding protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Gain hands-on experience in providing trauma-informed casework services to asylum seekers.
  • Develop knowledge of community resources and best practices for working with vulnerable populations.
  • Enhance skills in needs assessments, referral planning, and database management.
  • Understand the operational structure of a humanitarian non-profit organization.
Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in social work, international relations, or a related field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, committed to cultural humility and respect for diversity.
  • Familiarity with case management practices and/or immigrant support services preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort in learning new technologies.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in English is required; additional language skills (e.g., Spanish, French, Haitian Creole) are strongly preferred.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Must submit intern hours on the volunteer portal. 
  • Must pass a background check. 
  • Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. 
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.  

This is an in-person role. This role will report to the Asylum Services Manager.

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.