Case Aide: Refugee Support Services

Case Aide: Refugee Support Services

Paid Summer Internship

This is an exciting internship opportunity at a growing nonprofit making a real impact on the lives of refugees in Union county. If you’re passionate about supporting recently-arrived immigrant newcomers on their path to self-sufficiency, get in touch! 

Schedule 

Minimum of 12 consecutive weeks. Must be available to start immediately. Potential to continue internship in the fall.

15 hours/week on-site in Elizabeth, NJ. Regular business hours. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide case management support to each client through direct services, referrals and advocacy
• Conduct new client intakes to assess needs and develop and implement self-sufficiency action plans during agreed timeframes with client.
• Conduct outreach to clients to monitor progress, understand challenges and ensure available resources are utilized
• Connect clients to community resources to help address needs and benefit their daily living
• Disseminate information about the program to various community groups to ensure adequate client awareness of existing services
• Document all client interactions in database on a timely manner
• Maintain and add to an active list of resources in the community
• Respect and maintain client confidentiality
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Applicants must be rising undergraduate juniors, seniors or recent graduates
• Applicants must be pursuing a degree in social work, public health, publc policy, or related field.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned tasks and a high-degree of comfort working in an external-facing, client support role.
• Familiarity with NJ social service safety network, as well as supporting agencies and organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral and written
• Good time management and organizational skills
• A demonstrated passion for social justice and commitment to working with immigrant communities
• Strong problem-solving skills and client service orientation, including the ability to be resourceful and creative to address client needs.
• Self-starter excited to be part of a small, nimble team that values collaboration

Compensation

• $20/hour