Spring 2025 Immigrant Youth Casework Intern
Assist with casework for immigrant youth and families
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Overview
Assist with casework for immigrant youth and families
You have:
- Must pass a background check
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant families.
- 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance to caseworkers serving children and their families by helping them with school enrollment, public benefits applications, making referrals, and client advocacy.
- Assist with research on local community resources.
- Assist with outreach to local organizations to help establish partnerships within the community.
- Assist with managing client case notes and files
- Communicate case statuses and client concerns to supervisor, coordinate service plans with supervisor
Qualifications
- 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
- Access to internet
- Valid driver’s license, reliable access to an insured vehicle.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass a background check
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
This will be an Hybrid role.
This position will report to the Immigrant Youth Program Coordinator and Immigrant Youth Caseworker.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you helped someone in need? | This question assesses your ability to empathize and assist others in difficult situations. | Share a specific instance where you provided support or advocacy, highlighting the actions you took. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when faced with multiple deadlines? | The interviewer wants to understand your organization skills and ability to manage time effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work independently. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working with immigrant families? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a conflict with a team member? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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