Child Protection Program Intern

2 weeks ago


Miami, United States International Rescue Committee Full time
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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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.

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 at the behest of Albert Einstein, 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 Child Protection Program Intern will assist the Child Protection Caseworker in the provision of case management services to unaccompanied children as they adjust to their new lives in the community. The intern will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing organizational support to the caseworker in South Florida by performing various clerical and administrative duties and helping build a strong network with community providers who can provide key services to clients.


Learning Objectives:


The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant children and their families.
The intern will develop problem-solving skills, client service skills, and intercultural social work skills.
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:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners.
Assist the caseworkers with building and maintaining case files to ensure that all requirements for documentation are met consistently throughout the provision of Post Release Services.
Research services, resources, and community events that would support the integration of the clients.
Help support small projects in collaboration with the development team to increase the visibility of the Child Protection Program.
Translate documents into Spanish.
Other duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Child Protection Caseworker

Please note this is an unpaid internship. Interns must be based in Miami. Minimum Qualifications:

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication and writing skills
Required - Bilingual ability in English and Spanish
Organized with attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
Able to work independently and under pressure
An interest in international and immigrant issues
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
Computer literacy - preferably with PC systems
Minimum three-month commitment. Able to commit 12-15 hours a week.


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.

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