Safety & Wellness Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. LOCATION: Hybrid, Remote START DATE: May 18, 2026 DURATION: 3 months POSITION REPORTS TO: Safety & Wellness Manager and Mental Health Coordinator SCOPE OF WORK: The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities. The Safety & Wellness Intern will support IRC’s Safety & Wellness Program in providing mental health and psychosocial support services to S&W clients with identified mental and emotional health needs.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Based in the US and a US citizen or US work authorization

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health case management services 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.
• Provide intake assessments and short-term supportive counseling services to a small caseload of S&W clients with identified mental and emotional health needs.
• 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.
• Support with ongoing S&W projects as needed including community needs assessments, resource mapping, and partnership-building to support S&W programming.

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• medical insurance starting at $163 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern