What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child and Youth Advocacy Intern - Dallas - Unpaid position at rescue?
Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
Internship Overview: The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will assist the Child Protection Caseworker in providing services to immigrant children and their families. The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will coordinate services to ensure that the children are living in a safe environment and integrating well into their new community. The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will assist the caseworker in completing service plans and connecting them to the appropriate services and resources needed.
Learning Objectives:
The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant children and their families.
The intern will develop skills in mapping community assets and resources.
The intern will develop skills in client empowerment and advocacy.
The intern will develop skills in research and compiling essential data.
Major Responsibilities:
Create tailored service plans for clients and their families
Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners
Compiling documents for benefits and financial assistance applications
Coordinating appointments for clients
Screen client calls and text messages for assistance support
Other duties as assigned
Key Working Relationships:
· Position Reports to: Social Services Navigator
