Advocacy Liaison Intern

Job summary

The Advocacy Liaison Intern will provide meaningful accompaniment to families from the Latinx and immigrant communities. The intern will gain practical work experience in the area of social work, case management, and social human services through a cultural and trauma-informed lens. This intern position supports the promotion of individual growth as well as the empowerment of families and individuals, through connection, advocacy, and case management.

Reports

This position is part of the Advocacy and Accompaniment team and reports to the Programs Coordinator.

This is an unpaid internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, per Spanish ability:

Support accompaniments over the phone or/and walk in through case management.

Assess and evaluate individuals in crisis when needed, provide verbal de-escalation, and connect them with support

Provide culturally competent accompaniment and community resources to individuals seeking direct services to include but not limited to: social services, and case management.

Ensures confidentiality of accompaniments and records of services given at the center.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of client service plans and case notes in Client Track.

Collaborates with Community Liaisons regarding accompaniment to seek support and guidance

Support activities across all La Casita programming - Hospitality, Accompaniment & Advocacy, Mental Health, Education & Empowerment, Health Empowerment, Legal Support

Supports during outreach events to educate the community on available services

Qualifications:

Available to work for a full academic year

Fluent Spanish speaking ability

Enrolled in the program of Social Work, International Studies, Psychology, and/or other related field

Experience working with multilingual and multicultural communities.

Comfortable working in teams

Ability to work with Google Workspace and data management systems

Good communication skills, oral and written

Experience working with the Latinx Community

Commitment To Inclusivity, Equity, And Representation

La Casita Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse staff, board, and volunteer base reflective of the communities we serve and that enhances our ability to create a vibrant environment where all members of the community thrive. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants (including individuals who were formerly detained, undocumented, or who have navigated the immigration legal system), women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBT community, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

It is the policy of La Casita Center to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. La Casita is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. La Casita does not discriminate on the basis of class, race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability. Excepting any undue hardship, La Casita will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.