BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to survivors of war, persecution and natural disaster. The Anti Human Trafficking program identifies and serves foreign victims of human trafficking. The IRC provides up to 1 year of financial support and other assistance to ensure clients have: safe and affordable housing, all-encompassing medical care, access to necessary social services, school enrollment for children, ESL enrollment for adults, legal aid, and more. The anti-human trafficking department, with the help of interns and volunteers, orients clients to their new environment, and aids them in learning how to navigate systems in the United States so they can become self-sufficient. 

 

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:  The Anti-Human Trafficking Casework Intern, under supervision of IRC staff, will conduct outreach and intake interviews to ensure that clients qualify to be enrolled in program.  Interns will assist with daily program activities such as cultural orientation, securing housing, food, and clothing, and assist clients in procuring services. Another aspect of the intern position may be to assist in physical and mental health services, safety planning, and police investigations, when necessary. 

Location: 

Turlock Office and Virtual 

Time Commitment: 


10-15 hours a week during the hours of 9-5pm Monday-Friday. Minimum duration of 4 months. Longer volunteer opportunities are encouraged. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with staff to ensure appropriate services are being received.
  • Conduct interviews to ensure that clients qualify, secure housing and assist clients in procuring necessary services.
  • Manage client files and track necessary services.
  • Perform outreach activities and occasionally train community members on identifying victims of human trafficking.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance as an IRC representative.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Experience in public health, psychology, social work or related fields of study. 
  • Strong verbal and written skills in Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin, Arabic, Farsi or Russian desirable, but not required.
  • Enthusiastic about helping others, and the desire to meet high needs of clients.
  • Strong interpersonal skills:  the ability to work sensitively with clients, partners, and colleagues in a cross cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time and meet deadlines; the ability to think creatively and problem-solve effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including outlook, word and excel.
  • Preferred, but not required skills: Social Media, Design, and Web Development.
  • Must have driver’s license, vehicle, auto insurance and clean driving record

 

This position reports to the Anti-Trafficking Coordinator

  • This is an unpaid internship.
  • Work related driving is eligible for reimbursement at the charitable mileage rate.
  • Internships are available for current college students, graduate students, and graduates less than 2 years post-graduation.  Course credit and transcript notation are available if the student submits the appropriate paperwork to the Volunteer Specialist.

How To Apply:

Complete an online application. If you are a good fit for this opportunity, someone will be in touch with you.