• Fall 2025 Immigrant Youth Intern - UNPAID

    International Rescue Committee (Miami, FL)


    Requisition ID: req58445

     

    Job Title: Fall 2025 Immigrant Youth Intern - UNPAID

     

    Sector: Youth Services

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Monthly

     

    Work Arrangement:Hybrid

    Job Description

    BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC office in Miami has been serving the community since the 1960s. Over the decades, IRC in Miami has provided critical support to refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, unaccompanied minors, immigrant youth , and their families.

     

    SCOPE OF IMMIGRANT YOUTH CASEWORK INTERN WORK: The Immigrant Youth Casework Intern will support our Miami-Dade-based Immigrant Youth team in delivering essential services to immigrant children and their families. Key responsibilities include identifying and connecting clients with community resources to enhance self-sufficiency, as well as participating in community awareness and outreach initiatives. The position may require travel within the Miami-Dade region. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid , and we are currently considering candidates in South Florida only .

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    + The intern will gain knowledge of solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant families.

    + The intern will develop skills in trauma-informed, client-centered care.

    + The intern will develop skills in mapping community assets and resources.

    + The intern will develop skills in client empowerment and advocacy.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Assist caseworkers serving children and their families by helping them with school enrollment, public benefits applications, making referrals, and client advocacy.

    + Assist with research on local community resources.

    + Assist with outreach to local organizations to help establish partnerships within the community.

    + Assist with managing client case notes and files

    + Communicate case statuses and coordinate service plans with the supervisor

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Excellent communication and writing skills

    + Organized with attention to detail

    + Able to work independently and under pressure

    + An interest in international issues

    + Strong desire and enthusiasm to help people

    + Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems

    + Access to internet

    + Valid driver’s license and reliable access to an insured vehicle.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + Must pass a background check

    + Must be at least 18 years old

    + Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.

    + Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

     

    This will be a hybrid role.

     

    The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until August 8th, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8 th , 2025 .

     

    This position will report to the Immigrant Youth Program Coordinator and Immigrant Youth Caseworker.