BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  Domestically, our 28 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: IRC Richmond's Anti-Trafficking program provides outreach and comprehensive case management services to adult and minor survivors of human trafficking. This program is a key contributor in local consortia that raise awareness and coordinate services for survivors of trafficking in the Greater Richmond region. IRC serves clients through a holistic and broad spectrum of support, including but not limited to connecting clients with legal service providers and housing resources, helping clients access public benefits, health providers, and psychosocial services, and offering regular checks-ins to discuss safety and service plans. Through communication and collaboration with partners, program staff glean best practices, maintain a database of appropriate referrals, and have access to a network of professionals with the capacity and knowledge to support their work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       The Anti-Trafficking Intern supports staff in all program aspects including:

o   client services

o   partnership engagement

o   community assessment regarding the needs of Survivors in the Richmond region.

·       There will also be a current focus on implementing a series of focus group discussions with survivors and community stakeholders that the intern will likely be able to participate in and/or lead.