Anti-Trafficking Outreach Intern

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 45 countries and 25 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 25 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Anti-Trafficking Outreach Intern is responsible for working as part of IRC Sacramento’s HOPE (Human trafficking Outreach, Prevention, and Education) Anti-Trafficking Program. Through trauma-informed, client-centered, intensive case management and financial direct assistance, survivors of labor and sex trafficking are supported on their path to safety, security, and self-sufficiency. Additionally, IRC conducts targeted direct outreach to vulnerable populations, including persons experiencing homelessness and migrant farmworkers.

The day-to-day of AT internships is fast-paced and offers a hands-on experience into the world of U.S. counter-trafficking efforts. Interns receive training in the legal framework, identification of victims, and the human rights-based approach in service delivery. The internship is focused on supporting the training and outreach efforts of the Anti-Trafficking team and reports to the Anti-Trafficking Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of human trafficking laws, regulations, and local issues relating to human trafficking;
• Identity community partners with whom IRC can support, including youth-serving organizations in the greater Sacramento area;
• Assist with updating and data entry in reporting trackers;
• Identify new resources and build partnerships with coalition members and providers and work to connect clients to available resources;
• Attend local coalition meetings and participate in coalition events and trainings;
• Assist other volunteers and interns associated with the program;
• Travel in and around the service delivery area (Sacramento and the larger Northern California region) to deliver and coordinate services;
• Attend tabling events with the team to support outreach;
• Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engages as a member of the team;
• Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency;
• Provide direct services and case management support, in coordination with the Anti-Trafficking Caseworkers, to victims of human trafficking to ensure acute needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner as needed;
• Maintain program documentation to conform to grant requirements as well as to reflect the needs of the individual client, including the maintenance of clear and concise case notes and client case files;
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds strongly preferred;
• Previous case management and/or victim assistance experience preferred;
• 1+ years of related professional experience, preferably with vulnerable populations in a social service non-profit setting preferred;
• Prior experience using data and tracking systems is strongly preferred;
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration across all of IRC’s programs.
• Driving is preferred but not required, work-related driving is eligible for reimbursement at the charitable mileage rate;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required;
• Spanish-speaker strongly preferred;
• Availability during IRC’s standard business hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) is required.

Standard of Professional Conduct

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

TO APPLY: Complete an online application in the IRC portal by clicking “Apply Externally” in Handshake. In that portal, please attach a resume; you may also add a cover letter (including desired position, availability and motivation for applying) if you wish. You will be contacted for a virtual initial interview and next steps. All volunteer and internships are part-time, unpaid positions and require a background check.

If your school requires any documentation or agreement for a volunteer or internship position, please reach out to volunteersacramento@rescue.org prior to the initial interview.