The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will assist the Unaccompanied Children 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 follow-ups and connecting them to 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:
- Conduct client follow up assessments
- Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners
- Translate documents into Spanish
- Maintain client’s case files
- Communicate client concerns with IRC staff and coordinate service plan with supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Unaccompanied Children Caseworker
Internship Requirements:
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Required - Bilingual ability in English and Spanish
- 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
- Valid driver’s license, reliable access to an insured vehicle.
Requirements:
- Must pass a background check
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must attend IRC volunteer orientation training
Minimum Commitment:
- 10 hours per week
- A 3-month commitment is desired but is negotiable on a case-by-case basis
If you are interested in applying please contact Kristina Montes at Kristina.Montes [at] Resuce.org (subject: UC%20Intern) directly.