Requisition ID: req52682

Job Title: Fall 2024 Immigrant Youth Intern

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly

Location: Miami, FL USA

Work Arrangement:In-person

Job Description

BACKGROUND: 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 office in Miami has been serving the community since the 1960s. Over the decades, IRC in Miami has provided critical support to refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, unaccompanied minors, immigrant youth and their families.

SCOPE OF IMMIGRANT YOUTH CASEWORK INTERN WORK: The Immigrant Youth Casework Intern will support out Miami-Dade-based Immigrant Youth team in delivering essential services to immigrant children and their families. Key responsibilities include identifying and connecting clients with community resources to enhance self-sufficiency, as well as participating in community awareness and outreach initiatives. The position may require travel within the Miami-Dade region. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid, and we are currently considering candidates in South Florida only .

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant families .

• The intern will develop skills in trauma-informed, client-centered care.

• The intern will develop skills in mapping community assets and resources.

• The intern will develop skills in client empowerment and advocacy.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to caseworkers serving children and their families by helping them with school enrollment, public benefits applications, making referrals, and client advocacy.

• Assist with research on local community resources.

• Assist with outreach to local organizations to help establish partnerships within the community.

• Carry out administrative duties including data entry, filing, and labeling

• Assist with managing client case notes and files

• Communicate case statuses and client concerns to supervisor, coordinate service plans with supervisor

  Qualifications

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Organized with attention to detail

• Able to work independently and under pressure

• An interest in international issues

• Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting

• Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems

• Access to internet

• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to an insured vehicle.

  REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a background check

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

  This will be an in-person role.

  This position will report to the Immigrant Youth Program Coordinator and Immigrant Youth Caseworker .