Coaching and Mentorship Intern

The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has 28 offices in the United States and a presence in over 40 countries.

SCOPE OF YOUTH SUCCESS COACHING AND MENTORING INTERN WORK:

The IRC-SLC Success Coaching and Mentoring (SCM) Program is rooted in its Social Emotional Asset Development (SEAD) framework, evidence-based curriculum, toolkits, and assessments, that support youth in developing social, emotional, and life skills. The SCM program meets students and families where they are by collaboratively developing custom goals and plans (ISPs) to develop student and caregiver skills and assets. These positive outcomes include academic support programs, family engagement in school, positive relationships, positive identity, a sense of belonging, and stress management. The SCM Program operates on a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model to support all eligible youth. Tier 1 includes support for all eligible youth. Tier 2 provides targeted support to address a student's gaps in skills. Tier 3 involves intensive support, provided more frequently and individually.

IRC SLC Youth Program’s Success Coaching and Mentoring internship will pair interns with a cohort of refugee youth (ages 15-19) placed in Tier 2, providing interns experience in Individual Service Planning, 1:1 intervention, and case management with youth and their caregivers. Interns will directly support students placed in Tier Two by developing an ISP, meeting regularly via one-on-one home visits, office appointments, calls, and messages to follow up on the student’s ISP and discuss progress. Mentors also support youth’s and/or caregivers' involvement in various workshops and other educational opportunities IRC SLC provides.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Once onboarded, manage a caseload of up to 10 youth placed in Tier 2 of the SCM Program as their identified Success Coach.

• Conduct student and caregiver assessments to set a baseline for growth and a starting point for service provision.

• Establish an individual service plan for the academic year with newly arrived refugee high schoolers and their caregivers; provide mentoring, guidance, advocacy, mediation, social activities, and secure translation/interpretation, as needed, for student.

• Facilitate student and caregiver involvement in IRC Skill Building and Social Emotional Asset Development Workshops.

• Assess and monitor client progress to support their attainment of established goals, address challenges, and ensure that available resources are utilized.

• Maintain comprehensive case notes and regularly update on the youth’s individual service plan in database(s) and assist with other program tracking and reporting as needed.

• Participate in staff development and team meetings.

• Other duties as assigned and/or determined by Youth and Education Supervisor

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing a degree (preferably in social work or education) at an eligible university

• Strong desire to work with teenage youth – experience working with youth strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment, specifically with refugee and immigrant populations.

• Motivated, flexible, and able to work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

• Willingness to work some weekends and evenings.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Valid UT Driver’s License, access to a vehicle, willingness to drive clients.

• Understanding of the need to approach and apply case management methods with the goal of client self-sufficiency and sustainability.

• Fluency in a second language such as Swahili, Kinyarwanda, French, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, or Burmese preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• A combination of a standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above-outlined responsibilities.

• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

• Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 30 hours per week.

• Internship Duration: September 11th – December 15th, 2023

This position reports to the Youth and Education Program Supervisor, Saige Palsson

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:

IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [[email protected]] to request any needed accommodation.