Intern – TPS Services in Bridgeport, Connecticut at Connecticut Institute For Refu

Description

The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants is seeking a motivated intern to support individuals and families affected by the loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The intern would work closely with the case manager, under staff supervision, the intern will assist with client intake, referrals, resource coordination, documentation, and outreach activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct outreach with the Haitian communities to connect families to CIRI services
2. Support client intake and referrals, ensuring individuals are connected with appropriate case management and resources
3. Help connect clients to community resources and services.
4. Support case documentation and data entry.
5. Provide language support and interpretation
6. Maintain client confidentiality and professional standards.

Duration and Schedule: This is an unpaid internship position requiring a commitment of 8-15 hours per week for a duration of one semester (January through May). The schedule is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate the intern's academic requirements.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred
• Fluency in Haitian Creole OR Spanish is a plus