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
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.