What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychosocial Support Intern (Unpaid) position at rescue?
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Psychosocial Support Intern provides culturally and linguistically appropriate supportive therapeutic and psychoeducational services utilizing trauma-informed care. The client population served through this program includes refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers, who may be survivors of torture, victims of human trafficking, gender-based violence survivors, victims of domestic violence or other crimes, and those experiencing mental and emotional distress. This population represents numerous nationalities and ethnic backgrounds, many of whom do not speak English.
The Psychosocial Support Intern is responsible for building resilience of people forcibly displaced. This position will be engaging with individuals and families from the diverse communities who are experiencing adjustment difficulties to offer encouragement, practical assistance, guidance, and emotional support. The role will include conducting client-centered needs assessments and skill-building workshops to enhance problem solving and promote positive interactions. Depending on community need, the psychosocial support intern may also co-facilitate support groups, provide educational workshops, and develop community activities that foster healthy connections. The Psychosocial Support Intern will also assist with client care coordination and program coordination for other therapeutic services activities. The nature of this work is dynamic and requires some flexibility and willingness to adapt to adverse situations as they arise.
