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Spring 2025 Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern

Miami

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Miami
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Criminology, Extremism, Police Affairs and Anti-Corruption
    • Drugs, Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism and Human Trafficking
  • Closing Date:

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.

SCOPE OF ANTI-TRAFFICKING CASEWORK INTERN WORK:The Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern will assist the Anti-Trafficking team in providing services to survivors of all forms of human trafficking. The Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern will identify and provide community resources to clients that improve self-sufficiency. The Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern will also assist with community awareness and outreach efforts. Travel within the Miami-Dade region may be required. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid. Accepting candidates based in South Florida only.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for survivors of human trafficking.

  • 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: The Anti-Trafficking Casework Intern will assist the Anti-Trafficking Casework team with the following tasks:

  • Assist program coordinator with client intake services, including but not limited to, needs assessments, safety planning and service planning

  • Provide direct services to clients and, if applicable, their families, including but not limited to, enrolling individuals in public benefits and making referrals to community partners

  • Assist with research on local community resources

  • Assist with outreach to local organizations to help establish partnerships within the community

  • Carry out administrative duties including data entry, filing, and labeling

  • Assist with managing client case notes and files

  • Communicate case statuses and client concerns to supervisor, coordinate service plans with supervisor

 

Minimum 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

  • Access to internet

  • 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 in-person role.

This position will report to the Anti-Trafficking Program Supervisor.


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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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