Anti-Trafficking & Victim Services Case Management Intern (Unpaid)

The Anti-Trafficking & Victim Services Intern on the Safety & Wellness Team provides intensive case management to victims of crime and victims of human trafficking living in Arizona. They will work closely with the program caseworkers and Anti-Trafficking & Victim Services Team to provide culturally competent, comprehensive services to refugee, foreign national, and immigrant survivors. Additionally, they will learn how to provide trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based services that promote health and safety, inspire confidence, respects choice, and assists survivors towards self-determination as they become active members of their community.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Anti-Trafficking & Victim Services Supervisor and Caseworkers, interns will assist with the following:

- Learn how to provide trauma informed and victim centered services to vulnerable refugees and immigrants that have experienced significant trauma;

- Provide direct service to clients through one-on-one interactions (in office and home visits);

- Provide training for the clients including cultural orientation, transportation, life skills, job readiness training, banking, budgeting classes and client rights and responsibilities;

- Assist clients with connecting to community resources (including: food banks, libraries, shelters, etc.);

- Coordinate individual appointment logistics with health or social providers;

- Provide transportation for client appointments, as needed;

- Collaborate with IRC staff and community partners to enhance activities and supplement services to clients;

- Assist with facilitating psycho-social support groups when needed;

- Research other community resources and continue to expand the resource lists;

- Document all activities in case notes and send weekly client reports;

- Input client data in tracking systems;

- Other relevant program support duties, as assigned.

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to obtain an AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

- Ability to pass an IRC Background check

- Cultural competency & consideration

- Excellent written & verbal skills

- Proficient with Excel & other Microsoft Office applications

- Self-starter, ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

- Access to reliable, insured vehicle

- Interest in public health, social work, or international studies preferred, but not required

- Computer literacy, data base experience preferred

- Ability to take initiative and work independently

- Empathy and open mindedness across-cultural environment

- Strong organizational skills

- Must be comfortable working with the LGBTQ community and Asylum Seekers

Application deadline: August 31st

Note: This is an unpaid internship, must commit to minimum 15 hours a week for a 3-month minimum. Internship hours can only be completed between Monday-Friday 9- 5 pm.

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Added 8 months ago - Updated 7 months ago - Source: rescue.org