Immigrant Youth Casework Intern

The Immigrant Youth Casework Intern will support the Miami-Dade-based Immigrant Youth team in delivering essential services to immigrant children and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and connecting clients with community resources to enhance self-sufficiency
• Participating in community awareness and outreach initiatives
• Assisting caseworkers with tasks such as school enrollment, public benefits applications, making referrals, and client advocacy
• Researching local community resources
• Outreaching to local organizations to establish partnerships
• Managing client case notes and files
• Communicating case statuses and coordinating service plans with the supervisor

The intern will gain knowledge and skills in:

• Solution-oriented, strengths-based care coordination for immigrant families
• Trauma-informed, client-centered care
• Mapping community assets and resources
• Client empowerment and advocacy

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Interest in international issues
• Strong desire and enthusiasm to help people
• Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems
• Access to internet
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to an insured vehicle

Requirements:

• Pass a background check
• Be at least 18 years old
• Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard

This is a hybrid role, and the internship will be filled on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until August 14th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. The internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2026.