Requisition ID: req55252Job Title: Spring 2025 Immigrant Youth Casework InternSector: Social WorkEmployment Category: InternEmployment Type: Part-TimeLocation: Miami, FL USAWork Arrangement: HybridJob DescriptionSCOPE 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
- 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.