Family Stabilization Specialist (FSS) Intern

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Apply for this position, with a cover letter and resume, using the IRC Online Application: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
The IRC's Fall 2021 Internship Program runs August 30-December 17, 2021
Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Internships is June 10, 2021.

Family stabilization Specialist (FSS) intern:

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week

Duties:

• Provide psycho-education and social-emotional support to clients
• Work with clients on goal setting and follow-through
• Assist and educate refugees in accessing community resources and support programs
• Refer clients to the appropriate services providers and coordinate care as needed
• Develop and maintain partnerships with services providers to ensure clients have access to culturally and linguistically appropriate service
• Provide transportation to and from appointments when necessary
• Provide case management services including safety planning, service plans and referrals
• Practice a trauma-informed approach
• Provide educational resources and trainings to community partners including schools and health facilities
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments with clients
• Ensure accurate case notes are maintained

Preferred Skills:

• Patient, organized, independent, and able to handle a crisis situation
• Social work background
• Experience working with diverse populations

Required Skills:

• Must be enrolled in a graduate program
• Second year student or advanced standing
• Comfortable with a high level of client interaction
• Intern must be comfortable taking on their own cases and maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Must be able to transport clients in a reliable vehicle

Learning Objectives:

The FSS intern will have the opportunity to work with refugees from diverse backgrounds and will learn to use trauma-inform and strengths-based approaches to ensure clients in crisis receive the necessary support and services. The FSS intern will gain a working knowledge of how resettlement programs at the IRC support clients to achieve mental and physical wellbeing.