Anti-Trafficking Housing Intern
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: This internship will be available January 2024.
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 Housing Intern will assist the Anti-Trafficking Program Supervisor and Anti-Trafficking Housing specialist in providing services to survivors of all forms of human trafficking. The Anti-Trafficking Housing Intern will identify and provide community resources to clients that improve self-sufficiency. The Housing intern will also assist with community awareness and outreach efforts.
Travel within the Tallahassee region may be required.
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.
Major Responsibilities: Assist Housing Specialist with client intake services, including but not limited to, new arrival services such as setting up house utilities, coordinating food and housing supplies, housing searches and applications 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
Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Housing Specialist
Qualifications
Internship Requirements:
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 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:
12 hours per week A 3-month minimum commitment is desired but is negotiable on a case-by-case basis
If you are interested in applying, please contact directly.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.
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Source:
rescue.org
