Summer 2025 Immigrant Youth Casework Intern

Miami

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Miami
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Youth
- Refugee rights and well-being
Closing Date: 2025-04-18

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. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC office in Miami has been serving the community since the 1960s. Over the decades, IRC in Miami has provided critical support to refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, unaccompanied minors, immigrant youth, and their families.

SCOPE OF IMMIGRANT YOUTH CASEWORK INTERN WORK: The Immigrant Youth Casework Intern will support our 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. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. 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:

Assist 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 coordinate service plans with the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

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 and enthusiasm to help people

Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems

Access to internet

Valid driver’s license and 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.

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This will be ahybrid role.

The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 12th, 2025.

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

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.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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