The IRC in Denver’s Survivors of Torture Project is facilitated under a grant awarded by the U.S.  Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This program  provides direct services to survivors of torture (SOTs). The program delivers holistic services to  support survivors and their families in their rehabilitation. Services include in-house case  management, psychosocial support and legal services, as well as medical and mental health  services provided by referral to community partners. 

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week; ; August 23, 2024 - May16, 2025.  Weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor and intern.

Location:  IRC Denver Office and in the metro Denver/Aurora community

Compensation:  This is an unpaid internship.  Mileage reimbursement for travel in the community is offered.

Duties: 
• Assist Clinical Case Manager (CCM) in developing action plans for clients following determination meeting  • Assist clients who are ineligible for SoT services get connected to other supportive services internally at  IRC or in the Denver Metro Community  
• Provide psychoeducation to clients related to accessing mental health and physical health services and  client rights related to treatment 
• Support clients in accessing navigation of transportation system to locations for needed community-based  services 
• Work with clients to address personal and sociocultural barriers to accessing services  
• Follow up on referrals with client and providers to identify potential areas for escalated need  • Engage in safety planning with assistance of CCM as needed  
• Support CCM in providing capacity building training to interpreters and community partners  • Other duties as required