Anti-Trafficking Intern; Summer

SCOPE OF WORK

The Anti-Trafficking intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve survivors of human trafficking who face barriers when navigating various systems to access resources and services.

• Assess needs and priorities and work directly with IRC clients to create a service plan and deliver ongoing case management.
• Assist with outreach efforts by drafting, editing, and distributing informational materials such as flyers, fact sheets, presentations, and local resources.
• Contribute to partnership development by researching agencies, networks, and service providers aligned with program goals and impact.
• Guide clients to various appointments including lawyers, local law enforcement, health care and public benefit providers.
• Engage in community mapping to identify and refer clients to external resources and conduct outreach activities to identify potential clients and increase IRC visibility.
• Assist in maintaining quality control of files.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Intern will gain case management experience by interacting with and assisting case manager on support for vulnerable clients.
• Intern will acquire knowledge of the US healthcare system.
• Intern will learn reporting requirements for resettlement agencies and how to capture data to improve services.
• Intern will learn or improve cross cultural communication skills.

• Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.
• Ability to work in-person required.
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle, valid US driver’s license, and active insurance policy preferred.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Interest in humanitarian issues, trafficking survivor services and related issues.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member in a global setting.
• Willingness to use public transportation with clients to orient them to buses, etc.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, or French preferred.

• 10 sick days.
• 10 US holidays.
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure.
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month.
• Vision starting at $5 per month.
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs.
• 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.