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Family Advocacy Intern (Unpaid)

New American Pathways

Family Advocacy Intern (Unpaid)

Atlanta, GA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This internship requires a minimum commitment of 15-20 hours per week for 3 months in the New American Pathways’ office.

    This position is intended to provide qualified interns with opportunities to learn through experience about various aspects of immigrant and refugee single-parent households. In this role, the intern will support the Family Empowerment Program staff with client direct support, outreach to partner agencies in fields of domestic violence, public assistance, mental/physical wellness, homelessness prevention, and more.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    ·         Works directly with the Family Empowerment advocates, primarily the Sr. Program Coordinator to meet various aspects of client needs.

    ·         Conducts direct client work which may include accompanying clients to appointments, completion of governmental assistance applications, immigration assistance, following-up on referrals, and other case work under the guidance of the program staff.

    ·         Assists in cultivating new partnerships in fields of employment, education, and other client driven services

    ·         Helps with the organization of domestic violence prevention workshops

    ·         Maintains, further organizes, and expands the Family Empowerment Program resource guide

    ·         Completes data entry and assists in electronic and paper data management.

    ·         Develops client training materials, surveys, and program-specific forms as needed.

    ·         Conducts research using internet resources, in-person outreach efforts, and other methods

    ·         Participates in team meetings and offers valuable input to the staff

    ·         Completes other tasks as assigned

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    ·         Communication skills with the ability to assist people of various backgrounds and cultures

    ·         Must be comfortable learning and working in a highly diverse environment

    ·         High level of organizational skills

    ·         Confident networking and conducting independent in-person outreach

    ·         Ability to express one’s thoughts clearly and succinctly through written word

    ·         Detail oriented in writing and completing processes

    ·         Interest in and passion for direct and indirect immigrant and refugee work including advocacy, direct service delivery, and acquiring of resources

    ·         Experience with research and data collection

    ·         Knowledge of or experience with domestic violence law and advocacy

    ·         Flexibility; understanding that day-to-day work can be ever changing

    ·         Ability to work independently

    Additional Information

    TO APPLY:                                                                                                                  

    THIS IS A NON-PAID 3- MONTH INTERNSHIP (SEPTEMBER –DECEMBER). Interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter.