Child and Youth Advocacy Intern - Dallas - Unpaid

International Rescue Committee
United States, Texas, Dallas
6500 Greenville Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
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. Background:The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. Internship Overview:The Unaccompanied Children Program Intern will assist the Child Protection 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 service plans and connecting them to the 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: Create tailored service plans for clients and their families Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners Compiling documents for benefits and financial assistance applications Coordinating appointments for clients Screen client calls and text messages for assistance support Other duties as assigned Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to:Social Services Navigator Minimum Qualifications:* Internship Requirements: Excellent communication and writing skills Preferred - 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, preferred with 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: 15 hours per week Hybrid schedule available A 3-month commitment is desired but is negotiable on a case-by-case basis 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.