Internship - Survivor Services Program Intern

Job Description

Please note that this is an unpaid internship that requires presence in the Denver metro area. We are unable to sponsor visas or provide relocation assistance.

INTERNSHIP/PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The IRC in Denver’s Survivors of Torture Project is facilitated under a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This program provides direct services to survivors of torture (SOTs). The program delivers holistic services to support survivors and their families in their rehabilitation. Services include in-house case management, psychosocial support and legal services, as well as medical and mental health services provided by referral to community partners. COMMITMENT: At least 15-20 hours per week, academic school year

LOCATION: IRC Denver Office and in the metro Denver/Aurora community

RESPONSIBILITIES: Support Survivors Services Supervisor in program development and management of the Survivor Wellness Center Develop standardized monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure grant compliance and effective recordkeeping Participate in resource mapping and deepening key community partnerships to build out the two-tiered model in the Survivor Wellness Center program Assist in processing and triaging enrollments, improving referral pathways, and ensuring quality care coordination across department tiers and subgrantee partnerships Research ongoing training resources and maintain staff’s onboarding and resource guides with the current evidence-based practices Assist in ongoing data collection across Survivor of Torture programs Act as clinical case management aid and provide logistical support in conducting outreach for program opportunities across tiered models when necessary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Intern will gain experience working with a diverse population managing complex experiences of trauma, particularly those navigating refugee, asylee or asylum-seeking status. The intern will learn to follow the administrative protocols and procedures of an organization serving clients within international standards.

Intern will learn and gain a deeper understanding of mental health and psychosocial support services in the Denver Metro area and contribute to developing new services as needs arise. The intern will also learn to facilitate and implement trauma informed practices and build capacity in community and organizational partners to follow suit. The intern will gain experience in social services on a micro, mezzo, and macro-level The intern will participate in program development and management skills, as well as monitoring and evaluation techniques that align with federal and private grant requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- 2nd Year Graduate student pursuing a degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field. Social Work student preferred, especially if interested in experiencing micro and macro-level work - Comfort and ability to work with refugees and asylees who have experienced complex trauma related to war and violence, specifically torture - Demonstrated understanding of implementing trauma informed practices - Understand how to critically examine and implement relevant evidence-based practices - Demonstrated commitment to client confidentiality and management of sensitive personal and legal information - Demonstrated ability and commitment to working cross culturally with English language learners and diverse populations - Ability to manage time effectively and work independently as needed - Ability to work within a team to provide holistic and integrated services to clients - Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office, internet applications and databases - Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of clients and the changing dynamics of the current socio-political system

SUPERVISION: Due to the sensitive context of the program, supervision is mandatory and will be provided at minimum bi –weekly. Supervision will be provided by the Survivor Services Supervisor. Candidates are strongly encouraged to develop a personal self-care plan to be discussed in supervision.