Social Work Internship

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Amirah, Inc is a trauma-informed faith-driven nonprofit serving women who have experienced sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Reporting to the Senior Case Manager, the Social Work Student Intern will serve as a member of Amirah’s Care Team, providing direct care support to participants in a highly relational environment and supporting Amirah’s client programming. The Intern will develop an understanding of sex trafficking and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation, the provision of trauma-informed care, and the Whole Person Care Model. This internship is most appropriate for a Bachelor’s-level student studying social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in supporting an empowerment model, utilizing a strengths-based lens.

• Assist with providing case management support to participants, including but not limited to:  making referrals, assisting with housing applications, assisting with benefits/insurance applications, and developing relationships with service providers.

• Accompany Care Team members on home visits.

• Participate in mezzo-level research projects based on the intern's interest and program needs.

• When feasible to do so: attend staff meetings, case presentations, all staff gatherings, in-service trainings, Community Resource Center events (including Waffle Wednesdays), outreach activities, and service provider meetings. 

• Assist with facilitating group work at the Community Resource Center.

• Contact On-Call in cases of emergency for additional support, but be able to provide immediate crisis de-escalation as necessary.

• Participate in collaborative supervision meetings with the Senior Case Manager on an ongoing basis.

• Complete any educational assignments as directed by the Senior Case Manager..

• Consistently follow all protocols, programs, and policies during internship.

• Complete case notes, group notes, and any other necessary documentation in a timely manner.

• Consistent attendance and punctual reporting and departing from internship.

• Maintain confidentiality of both the Rapid ReHousing unit locations and of all participants in Rapid ReHousing and/or who access services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Dropbox, and in navigating virtual meetings (GoogleMeet & Zoom) and electronic records systems.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Consistently practice cultural humility.

• Proven professionalism and maturity.

• Ability to set and respect appropriate boundaries.

• Excellent decision-making skills.

• Ability to act appropriately and safely during an emergency situation, including but not limited to following safety protocols and notifying the on call team member as soon as possible.

• Comfortable working in a faith-driven environment, rooted and informed by the Christian faith, but not required to participate in faith-based activities. 

• Ability to work in a team dynamic, as well as independently.

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TIME COMMITMENT

Working with their supervisor, the Social Work Student Intern will intern for a minimum of 16 in-office hours on a weekly basis. The standard internship schedule will be determined and solidified prior to the start of the internship, and is based on both the needs of the program, as well as the intern’s availability. Internship hours must occur in person and during regular business hours (Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am & 4pm). Transportation hours to and from the internship will not be accepted by the agency as counting towards internship hours. Training is provided at the start of the internship. Time off from the internship should be discussed and determined ahead of time with the Sr. Case Manager.

*Please note this is an unpaid internship.

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All resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Senior Case Manager, Morgan Bae at mbae@amirahinc.org