LOCATION: Hybrid - San Jose, CA
DURATION: Minimum 3 months HOURS: 15 hours per week minimum
This is an unpaid internship requiring a minimum of 240 hours to be completed during business hours 9a-5p, M-F.
Placement is dependent on completion of a background check and fingerprinting at a cost of $40 each.
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. provide supports to refugees toward their holistic wellbeing and self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The Safety and Wellness Department of IRC San Jose provides culturally sensitive programs related to physical and mental health, protection, and recovery from abusive and unsafe circumstances (ex: human trafficking), education and enrichment and holistic wellness of individuals, children and families who have experienced the trauma associated with forced displacement or relocation.
This intern will support safety and wellness program through case management and resource referral which may include the following: enrollment in entitlements and assistance programs, medical and mental healthcare, recovery of essential documents, legal protections and guidance, as well as educational and vocational opportunities and childcare. The intern will assist in the completion of assessments (RHS-15), intakes, initial and subsequent service and care plans. The Intern will also support in outreach efforts and community engagement efforts related to the above services and the delivery of program related educational materials and activities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The objective of the internship is to provide valuable hands-on experience to interns while assisting in the effective implementation of Safety and Wellness programing. Interns will learn agency and community-based programs that support clients ongoing stability and wellbeing essential for personal agency and self-sufficiency.
RESPONSIBILITES
• Outreach: The Intern will participate in community outreach to educate community providers and eligible community members about IRC Program offerings.
• Case Management: The Intern will complete case management activities including support of individual clients to obtain essential services, protection and opportunities through governmental and community agencies and
programs.
• Program Engagement: The intern will support program delivery within Safety and Wellness including but not limited to mental health wellness groups.
• Documentation: The intern will complete intakes, assessments and service plans which pertain to the programs and services assigned clients are utilizing. The intern will also complete ongoing case notes related to all client communication or interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Demonstrates reliability and adaptability.
• Eager to gain knowledge about IRC's history, philosophy, global initiatives, and local endeavors.
• Desire to understand cross-cultural communication and the diverse ethnic backgrounds of clients and the willingness to provide culturally sensitive services and support.
Spanish, Farsi, and Arabic speaking is an asset.
• Enrollment in an accredited graduate program with associated academic classwork or less than two years postgraduate.
• This is hybrid position requiring two days in the San Jose office.
• Work related driving is eligible for reimbursement at the IRS Charitable Rate.
How To Apply:
Complete an online application here. Please submit a cover letter (including desired position, availability and motivation for applying) and resume. You will be contacted for a virtual initial interview and next steps. All volunteer and internships are part-time, unpaid positions and require a background check.
If your school requires any documentation or agreement for a volunteer or internship position, please reach out to GetInvolvedSanJose@rescue.org prior to the initial interview.