Youth Programming Intern (Unpaid)

Responsibilities

• Provide or secure interpretation services as needed to inform students and parents about youth programming details and related information.
• Input case notes into IRC platforms.
• Create and translate flyers for youth programs.
• Translate flyers and documents needed for youth programs.
• Auxiliary in welcoming, accompanying, and supporting students at after school youth programs.
• Participate in staff development and team meetings and workshops.
• Under the supervision of the Youth Program Specialist, assess and monitor family needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Auxiliary in program design and implementation.
• Complete related tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Youth Programs Coordinator.

Requirements

• Fluency in a second language required (i.e., Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Dari).
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, education, public health, or related fields.
• Experience working with children and youth along with parents specifically in the context of educational and social programs.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and take initiative.
• Show empathy, patience, cooperation, and interpersonal skills while working as a team and working with clients.
• Understand the need to approach and apply case management methods with the goal of client self-sufficiency and sustainability.
• Availability to commit 15-20 hours a week in person.

Learning Objectives

• The intern will learn about refugee resettlement issues and processes.
• The intern will develop outreach and advocacy skills.
• The intern will develop direct client service skills.
• The intern will develop program design and implementation skills.
• The intern will develop culturally responsive practice skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.