Survivor Focused Advocacy Intern Fall
Listed on 2026-06-25
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Crisis Counselor -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Human Services/ Social Work
Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc.
Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis offers structured, supervised internships across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Internships are designed to meet academic field requirements while providing hands‑on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program.
Survivor-Focused Advocacy InternProgram: Safe House / Transitional Living Program (TLP)
Position OverviewThe Survivor-Focused Advocacy Intern supports direct client services within the Safe House and Transitional Living Program using a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach focused on empowerment, safety, and service coordination.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with client assessments using agency tools
- Support individualized advocacy and goal planning
- Participate in safety planning with clients
- Provide referrals and assist with follow‑up services
- Document client interactions in Empower
- Attend Tuesday program meetings and advocacy meetings
- Support shelter and TLP clients with service navigation
- Assist with housing coordination and resource access
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions
- Support client engagement and participation
Interns will gain experience in:
- Trauma-informed and survivor-centered care
- Domestic violence advocacy practices
- Safety planning and crisis response
- Housing and shelter-based services
- Documentation and case management systems (Empower)
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Bachelor’s or Master’s level student in social work, psychology, human services, or related field
- Must be completing internship as part of a required field experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Two-semester commitment required
- Availability during Tuesday meeting block (10 AM – 2 PM)
- Weekly supervision (minimum one hour)
- Group supervision and team meeting participation required
This internship provides hands‑on experience working with survivors across shelter and housing programs, offering real-world exposure to advocacy, safety planning, and coordinated service delivery.
Additional Information- Responsibilities may evolve based on program needs, intern learning goals, and client needs
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