Summer 2025 Immigrant Youth Casework Intern - UNPAID
Support immigrant children and families through casework and outreach
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Overview
Support immigrant children and families through casework and outreach
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
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Access to internet
- Valid driver’s license and reliable access to an insured vehicle
SCOPE OF IMMIGRANT YOUTH CASEWORK INTERN WORK: The Immigrant Youth Casework Intern will support our Miami-Dade-based Immigrant Youth team in delivering essential services to immigrant children and their families. Key responsibilities include identifying and connecting clients with community resources to enhance self-sufficiency, as well as participating in community awareness and outreach initiatives. The position may require travel within the Miami-Dade region. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid, and we are currently considering candidates in South Florida only.
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:
- Assist 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 coordinate service plans with the supervisor
Qualifications 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 and enthusiasm to help people
- Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems
- Access to internet
- Valid driver’s license and 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 a hybrid role.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 12th, 2025.
This position will report to the Immigrant Youth Program Coordinator and Immigrant Youth Caseworker.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for someone in need? | This question assesses your advocacy skills and willingness to help others. | Share a specific situation where your advocacy made a difference. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple clients? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. | 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. |
| Can you give an example of how you have used community resources to assist someone? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle stress or pressure in a busy work environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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