Hybrid Social Services Intern presso Tahirih Justice Center

Description

The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and other immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. Our programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possible. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity. 

We are seeking an empathetic professional for our Social Services program based out of our Baltimore, MD office, this role will require a high degree of emotional intelligence and discretion to support immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence. This position is supervised by the Social Services Program Manager and works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, trauma-informed support to our clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with female victims and survivors of violence from multi-cultural backgrounds and be able to meet clients where they are emotionally and mentally. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and a thriving passion for social justice. The successful candidate must be detail and solution-oriented and be able to effectively multi-task in a high-volume, fast paced office. Interns receive an opportunity to gain direct experience providing advocacy and case management. Those selected will undergo extensive training and will be provided with ongoing supervision and mentorship by the Social Service Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing supportive communication, safety planning, advocacy, and accompaniment for a caseload of 7-12 clients.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and engage with clients in crafting a service plan that meets their self-identified needs.
• Based on client requests, connect them with free or low-cost services, for example counseling, emergency housing, civil legal assistance, medical care/insurance, public benefits, employment and other community services.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of all activities with clients in an organizational database.
• Complete periodic assessments to monitor clients’ progress towards goals and make plans to address social and/or emotional barriers to goal attainment.
• Conduct research (online, by phone, and using internal directories) to identify appropriate local resources for current clients, and update directories on an ongoing basis.
• Support annual client activities, which include securing and managing donations, and other tasks as they arise
  

Requirements

• Advanced written and oral Spanish
• Previous experience working with a multi-lingual, multi-cultural population
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of creativity and perseverance in identifying solutions
• Basic understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, violence against women, and immigration policies in the U.S.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and a short cover letter that clearly demonstrates your interest in Tahirih’s work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation: Tahirih pays interns a $5000 stipend for completing 300 hours over the course of the semester (prorated to the number of hours actually completed).

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Tahirih has implemented a hybrid model supporting both remote and in-office work.

Tahirih Justice Center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values. Tahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organization. Tahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Applicants committed to equity from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities are encouraged to apply.