JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

TITLE: Supportive Housing Intern –
UNPAIDLOCATION: IRC Denver Office and in the CommunityCOMMITMENT: 15-20 hours per weekSTART DATE: September 2025BACKGROUND: The International
Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered
by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Founded in 1933, the IRC is at work today in more than 40 countries and in 24 U.S.
cities. The IRC’s U.S. Programs (USP) department creates opportunities for
refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thrive in America. USP
serves more than 40,000 individuals each year, including thousands of newly
arrived refugees, through a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at achieving
outcomes in five impact areas: Health, Safety, Economic Wellbeing, Education,
and Power.The IRC works with government bodies, civil
society actors and local volunteers to help refugees, asylees and those with
Special Immigrant Visas translate their past experiences into assets that are
valuable to their new communities. In Denver and other offices across the
country, the IRC helps refugees and asylees to rebuild their lives through
services and programs that assist with initial resettlement through longer-term
integration. Presently, these services are case management, employment
services, psychosocial support, family stabilization, health coordination,
health insurance literacy, family reunification and programs for children and
youth. The Denver office also has a legal services program to provide pro bono
legal representation to survivors of torture, as well as direct legal services
for family-based immigration.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The Supportive Housing Program Intern will assist in implementing
successful programming in IRC’s Supportive Housing community for refugees. This
project addresses housing insecurity for refugee households with multiple
intersecting vulnerabilities through a combination of affordable housing and
wraparound services for participants. The Supportive Housing Intern will work
directly with refugee clients, IRC staff, volunteers, and community partners to
promote effective supportive services for clients. Their work will include
direct service with a refugee population and development of programs that
support the wellbeing and integration of participants. The intern may also
assist with projects that support housing stability for at-risk refugee clients
residing outside the supportive housing program.COMMITMENT:Length of Service: 3-4 months. 1-semester minimum, full academic year available.Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship.RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct home visits with individual clients with access to community-based resources that support their personal priorities and needs.Maintain a small case load to enhance IRC casework support for clients with complex barriers as they set goals and work toward self-sufficient household management.Participate in services that increase affordable housing access, resource navigation, and housing education for refugee clients within and outside of the Supportive Housing program.Document all services provided to clients and other administrative tasks.Collect data and participant feedback in accordance with program evaluation requirements.Develop resources and support partnerships and programs for supportive housing participants.LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Develop the skills of listening for understanding and motivational interviewing.Gain experience working with and coaching a diverse refugee population.Learn about challenges navigating housing and accessing resources in Denver for refugee populations. Interns will acquire detailed knowledge about supportive housing for a refugee population, providing resettlement and integration services in a rapidly changing time, and public benefits available for refugees and asylees. Gain experience case noting using Efforts to Outcome (ETO) and Colorado Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

REQUIREMENTS:Organized and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills.Capacity to respond to adversity with empathy, compassion, and a solution-oriented mindset.Reliable vehicle, driver’s license, and insurance.Willingness to transport clients in personal vehicle.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.Ability to work independently and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.Commitment to promoting participation, self-reliance, sustainability, equity and human dignity.

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.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.