Spring 2025 Immigrant Youth Casework Intern

International Rescue Committee
United States, Florida, Miami
Nov 02, 2024
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. 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. Assist with managing client case notes and files Communicate case statuses and client concerns to supervisor, coordinate service plans with supervisor Minimum 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 Hybridrole. This position will report to the Immigrant Youth Program Coordinator and Immigrant Youth Caseworker. 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. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.