International Rescue Committee·Atlanta, Georgia
The intern will assist caseworkers in mapping community assets, scheduling medical appointments, and helping clients apply for social service programs. They will also input client data into the IRC database and coordinate service plans with supervisors.
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.
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 28 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.
The IRC’s Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program provides case management services for up to 12 months to refugees and asylees who have special needs, such as significant medical needs, that cannot be fully addressed through standard resettlement services. Through a strengths-based, client-centered model of service delivery, the ICM program aims to increase self-reliance and community integration among our most vulnerable clients. Services include connecting them with internal and external resources, closely monitoring their progress through a series of assessments, and helping them achieve the long-term goals through their service plan. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
This is a an in-person position reporting to the ICM Supervisor.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until August 14th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2026.
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct [https://www.rescue.org/page/our-code-conduct].
Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.
In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding [https://www.rescue.org/page/safeguarding], Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.
IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs.
IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Market context
In Georgia, intensive case management internships can draw interest from candidates seeking direct service experience in behavioral health, social services, or healthcare support. These roles are competitive because they often require reliable weekly availability, comfort with background checks, and a valid driver’s license can be an advantage for field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your schedule, work authorization, and any transportation needs before applying.
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