Social Services Intern - Silver Spring, United States - HIAS

    HIAS
    HIAS Silver Spring, United States

    1 month ago

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    POSITION SUMMARY:

    HIAS is seeking a Social Services Intern to support our Social Services team in providing trauma-informed psycho-social support services to asylees and asylum seekers in the DC metropolitan area, with a focus on victims of gender-based violence. The intern will be responsible for assisting with the intake, screening, assessment and triage of clients referred to the Social Services unit, and for assisting in treatment planning and the provision of resources and community referrals to HIAS clients. The position will include opportunities for engagement in clinical services, special projects, program monitoring and evaluation, and program development.

    Note, this position is unpaid but may be pursued for academic credit. We ask that applicants be available for approximately 14 hours per week, starting in September 2024 and ending in April 2025.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides intake, screening, assessment and triage of clients referred to the HIAS Social Services program.
  • Assists the Clinical Case Manager by providing direct services to HIAS clients in need of concrete services or community referrals.
  • Supports the Social Services team by researching, reviewing and updating community resources, and by assisting with the coordination of service provision.
  • Assists in the development and facilitation of psycho-educational and support group sessions.
  • Assists in the collection, analysis and evaluation of program monitoring data.
  • Assists in program development through the research and analysis of community service gaps and comparative programs.
  • Completes administrative tasks, including case notes and case file management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current MSW student.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment and with clients from varying cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a social services environment.
  • Experience providing services to survivors of trauma or forcibly-displaced persons preferred.
  • Fluency in English required; fluency in Spanish, French, Dari, Pashto or other language strongly preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to learn and use health databases preferred.