Overview
This internship offers students the opportunity to contribute to the Asylum Seekers and Families program through community engagement, outreach, and case management support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support case management for asylum seekers and families
- Drive and accompany clients to appointments such as health check-ups, legal consults, school enrollments, etc.
- Accompany clients on bus/metro trips to help them learn routes on the San Diego public transit system
- Conduct outreach, including development of materials and presentations
- Network for and develop community partnerships and collaborations
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of Safety & Wellness Department
- Conducting screening calls for potential clients, working with interpreters and determining eligibility for the program
Required Experience
Prior experience in case work, working with clients with a variety of immigration statuses, familiarity with refugee and asylee populations helpful, but not required.
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s program focused on social work, women’s/gender studies, public health, business, communication, economics, finance, public policy, public administration, social sciences or a related field.
