Requisition ID: req57354

Job Title: Child and Youth Advocacy Intern - Dallas - Unpaid

Sector: Child Protection

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

Location: Dallas, TX USA

Work Arrangement:

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. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

Internship Overview: The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will assist the Child Protection Caseworker in providing services to immigrant children and their families. The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will coordinate services to ensure that the children are living in a safe environment and integrating well into their new community. The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will assist the caseworker in completing service plans and connecting them to the appropriate services and resources needed.

Learning Objectives:

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

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

The intern will develop skills in client empowerment and advocacy.

The intern will develop skills in research and compiling essential data.

Major Responsibilities:

Create tailored service plans for clients and their families

Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners

Compiling documents for benefits and financial assistance applications

Coordinating appointments for clients

Screen client calls and text messages for assistance support

Other duties as assigned

Key Working Relationships:

·       Position Reports to: Social Services Navigator

Qualifications

Internship Requirements:

Excellent communication and writing skills

Preferred - Bilingual ability in English and Spanish

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

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

Requirements:

Must pass a background check

Must be at least 18 years old

Must attend IRC volunteer orientation training

Minimum Commitment:

15 hours per week

Hybrid schedule available

A 3-month commitment is desired but is negotiable on a case-by-case basis