SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:
The intensive case management (ICM) program offers essential support to our most vulnerable refugee clients, guiding clients on their journey to self-sufficiency during their crucial first years in the U.S. ICM clients include single parent families, LGBTQ+, survivors of domestic violence, and clients with complex medical and mental health needs. Our services include comprehensive assistance in health, employment, finances, DWS, education, housing, family, and community integration. As a casework intern, you will collaborate closely with experienced ICM caseworkers, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience in all facets of our impactful casework program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Benefits applications
o Bus and grocery store orientations
o Job search and applications
o Delivering food and in-kind donation items
o Personal finance and bill payment
o Transportation to appointments
o Medical insurance navigation
o Home visits
o Client relocations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand how state and federal policies affect services to clients.
2. Experience working with diverse populations.
3. Learn the social work interventions/models used at the agency and will practice applying social work theories/approaches to cases (strengths, empowerment, ecological, systems, etc.).
4. Learn how to navigate and understand social benefits and resources available in our Utah communities.
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