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International Rescue Committee Spring 2025 Immigrant Youth Casework Intern in Miami, Florida

Requisition ID: req55252

Job Title: Spring 2025 Immigrant Youth Casework Intern

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location: Miami, FL USA

Work Arrangement:Hybrid

Job Description

SCOPE OF IMMIGRANT YOUTH CASEWORK INTERN WORK: The Immigrant Youth Casework Intern will support out Miami-Dade-based Immigrant Youth team in delivering essential services to immigrant children and their families. Key responsibilities include identifying and connecting clients with community resources to enhance self-sufficiency, as well as participating in community awareness and outreach initiatives. The position may require travel within the Miami-Dade region. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid, and we are currently considering candidates in South Florida only .

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant families .

  • The intern will develop skills in trauma-informed, client-centered care.

  • The intern will develop skills in mapping community assets and resources.

  • The intern will develop skills in client empowerment and advocacy.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide assistance to caseworkers serving children and their families by helping them with school enrollment, public benefits applications, making referrals, and client advocacy.

  • Assist with research on local community resources.

  • Assist with outreach to local organizations to help establish partnerships within the community.

  • Assist with managing client case notes and files

  • Communicate case statuses and client concerns to supervisor, coordinate service plans with supervisor

    Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and writing skills

  • 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

  • Access to internet

  • Valid driver’s license, reliable access to an insured vehicle.

    REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must pass a background check

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

  • Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

    This will be an Hybrid role.

    This position will report to the Immigrant Youth Program Coordinator and Immigrant Youth Caseworker .

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