Safety and Wellness Intern

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

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