Summer Anti-Trafficking and Victim Services Case Management Intern

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Anti-Trafficking & Victim Services Intern on the Safety & Wellness Team provides intensive case management to victims of crime and victims of human trafficking living in Arizona. They will work closely with the program caseworkers and Anti-Trafficking & Victim Services Team to provide culturally competent, comprehensive services to refugee, foreign national, and immigrant survivors. Additionally, they will learn how to provide trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based services that promote health and safety, inspire confidence, respects choice, and assists survivors towards self-determination as they become active members of their community.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Anti-Trafficking & Victim Services Supervisor and Caseworkers, interns will assist with the following:

• Learn how to provide trauma informed and victim centered services to vulnerable refugees and immigrants that have experienced significant trauma;

• Provide direct service to clients through one-on-one interactions (in office and home visits);

• Provide training for the clients including cultural orientation, transportation, life skills, job readiness training, banking, budgeting classes and client rights and responsibilities;

• Assist clients with connecting to community resources (including: food banks, libraries, shelters, etc.);

• Coordinate individual appointment logistics with health or social providers;

• Provide transportation for client appointments, as needed;

• Collaborate with IRC staff and community partners to enhance activities and supplement services to clients;

• Assist with facilitating psycho-social support groups when needed;

• Research other community resources and continue to expand the resource lists;

• Document all activities in case notes and send weekly client reports;

• Input client data in tracking systems;

• Other relevant program support duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Cultural competency & consideration

• Excellent written & verbal skills

• Proficient with Excel & other Microsoft Office applications

• Self-starter, ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

• Access to reliable, insured vehicle

• Interest in public health, social work, or international studies preferred, but not required

• Computer literacy, data base experience preferred

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

• Empathy and open mindedness across-cultural environment

• Strong organizational skills

• Must be comfortable working with the LGBTQ community and Asylum Seekers

• Level One Fingerprint Clearance

• Ability to pass IRC background check

Note: This is an unpaid internship, must commit to between 10-15 hours a week for a 3 month minimum. Internship hours can only be completed between Mon- Friday 9- 5 pm.