Summer 2024 Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern

Requisition ID: req51725

Job Title: Summer 2024 Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 – 0.00 Annually

Location: Tallahassee, FL USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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 Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern will assist the Anti-Trafficking team in providing services to survivors of all forms of human trafficking. The Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern will identify and provide community resources to clients that improve self-sufficiency. The Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern will also assist with community awareness and outreach efforts. Travel within the Tallahassee region may be required. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting Tallahassee-based candidates only.

Learning Objectives: 

• The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for survivors of human trafficking. 
• 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:

• Assist program coordinator with client intake services, including but not limited to, needs assessments, safety planning and service planning
• Provide direct services to clients and, if applicable, their families, including but not limited to, enrolling individuals in public benefits and making referrals to community partners
• 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

This position reports to the Anti-Trafficking Program Supervisor, Anti-Trafficking Caseworker, and Housing Specialist 

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
• Must attend IRC volunteer orientation training
• Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months

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  The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.