Fall Internship - Family Stabilization Intern - Unpaid

International Rescue Committee
mileage reimbursement
United States, Colorado, Denver
Nov 07, 2024
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Department: Health and Wellness Reports to: Clinical Supervisor and Family Stabilization Specialist Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week .August 23, 2024 - May 16, 2025. Weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor and intern. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Interns receive mileage reimbursement when driving is required. Duties: * Work alongside Family Stabilization Specialists to support high-need refugees facing concerns related to severe mental health, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and suicide ideation * Utilize interpretation to provide psycho-education and social-emotional support to clients * Practice a trauma-informed approach, recognizing and drawing on client's individual strengths to reach client goals * Assist and educate refugees in accessing community resources and support programs, support with referrals * Provide case coordination helping clients overcome barriers in accessing services, including providing transportation to and from appointments when necessary * Maintain positive partnerships with services providers to ensure clients have access to culturally and linguistically appropriate service * Provide accurate and timely case notes * May also provide educational resources and trainings to community partners including schools and health facilities Learning Objectives: The FSS intern will have the opportunity to work with refugees from diverse backgrounds and will learn to use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to ensure clients in crisis receive necessary support and care. The FSS intern will gain a working knowledge of how resettlement programs at the IRC support refugees in reaching self-sufficiency, and common challenges that refugees face during resettlement. Minimum Qualifications:Preferred Skills: * Patient, organized, independent * Able to respond compassionately and appropriately while working with people facing severe mental health needs or safety concerns, with supervision support * Experience working with diverse populations and building trusting relationship across cultures Required Skills: Must be enrolled in a graduate program in Social Work or Counseling Second year student or advanced standing * Comfortable with a high level of client interaction * Must be able to transport clients in a reliable vehicle Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.