[MSW] Interns

[Leanne Farquhar]

Attention MSW Students!!
International Rescue Committee is looking for Interns for the Fall and Spring Semesters


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                        Job Description




Job Title:

Reports to:


MSW Intern/Success Coach - RYMP

Field Instructor & Youth Services Coordinator


Band / Level / Grade:


Internship


Dept.; Location:


Education & Learning; Dallas, TX


Duration; Schedule:


2023 Fall/2024 Spring split placement; Part-time









BACKGROUND:
The staff of the IRC Dallas office works as a team to provide comprehensive resettlement services- including case management, employment, immigration, and mental health services to newly arrived refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking as they begin to rebuild their lives.

SCOPE OF WORK:



The goal of the Refugee Youth Mentorship Program (RYMP) is to help recently arrived refugee youth between the ages of 15-21 by providing the tools and opportunities they need to grow in their academics, regulate emotions, maintain positive cultural identity and expand their social circles. Each client is paired with a Success Coach (MSW intern) who meets the client in their home regularly. The Success Coach guides and empowers clients to thrive in their new setting by overcoming barriers and assisting them to reach their short-term goals. The Success Coach works directly with the client, their families, school personnel and community partners as an advocate, liaison, and mentor/coach. Each Success Coach supports between 8-10 clients consistently throughout the duration of the internship.



The Success Coach will receive reimbursement for travel expenses from the office to client homes and field visits. The intern position is for the duration of the 2023 Fall and 2024 Spring semesters and mainly in-person.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  *   Conduct client and caregiver assessments in order to set a baseline for growth and a starting point for service provision.
  *   Establish a service plan with newly arrived refugee youth; provide mentoring, guidance, and psychosocial support to aid clients in reaching goals in their service plans.
  *   Facilitate caregiver involvement in clients' education through phone calls, home visits, and other mechanisms, including teaching caregivers how to access their parent portals, attending Parent/Teacher conferences and IRC Caregiver Workshops.
  *   Screen clients for emotional distress and mental health; make referrals to the Mental Health Department.
  *   Facilitate activities to teach positive coping mechanisms.
  *   Track grades and attendance, advocate for and connect clients to relevant resources such as counselors, coaches, tutoring programs and extra-curricular activities.
  *   Invite and encourage clients to attend Saturday Learning Series and Girls' Group activities.
  *   Collaborate with external organizations and internal departments to connect families to necessary resources through referrals.
  *   Provide guidance on study practices and homework completion to help clients succeed academically.
  *   Arrange interpretation to provide services and information in the student's language.
  *   Maintain comprehensive case notes, update case files, and regularly update service plans to respond to clients' academic, material, and case management needs.
  *   Participate in staff development and team meetings.


REQUIREMENTS:

  *   Currently pursuing a social work degree and seeking a split-placement internship.
  *   Interns work 4 evenings a week in client' homes from 5:00 PM -7:30 PM in addition to office hours. Interns' hours are mainly in-person (field visits and office), with one Saturday a month required.
  *   The ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (mainly Dallas but extends to surrounding areas).
  *   Proof of COVID vaccination.
  *   Understanding of the need to approach and apply case management methods with the goal of client self-sufficiency and sustainability.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

*         Experience working with youth, specifically in the context of educational and social programs.

*         Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations.

*         Fluency in a second language such as Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, French, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Burmese, and Rohingya is highly desirable.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

     *   Detail-oriented with the proven ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively across departments, and demonstrate a positive attitude.
     *   Works well independently.
     *   Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and navigating platforms such as Teams.
     *   Reliable self- starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
     *   Patience and resourcefulness.



*         Working Environment:  Standard office work environment combined with evenings spent visiting the homes of clients. One Saturday a month will be spent attending field trips in locations around Texas.

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