MHPSS Intern

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.  ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, upcoming professional seeking to obtain on the job experience in MHPSS programming while working with a motivated team working in areas of MHPSS.  It requires a dedicated and highly motivated individual who is willing to learn and at the same time offer creative ideas to achieve the goals of MHPSS service line in developing program in trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally sensitive work. 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support initiatives related to ongoing MHPSS programs and projects for the field offices across World Relief’s network of both affiliates and local offices. 
•   Support case management, mental health, and MHPSS working groups and collect relevant information and data from these groups.   
• Support development of MHPSS Mental Health Manual to be used across the network of World relief offices.   
• Support preparing MHPSS capacity building for different local offices across the World Relief network.   
• Support researching World Relief’s efforts in evidence based and trauma-informed practices.   
• Support research and knowledge gathering/dissemination of various MHPSS topics with relevant communities of practice. 
•  Support research around developing Medicaid   
• Other duties assigned  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Current Student seeking a Master's in Social Work. Some knowledge of case management theory, best practices, and practical program delivery with immigrant or other vulnerable populations.   
• Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.   
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation.   
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.   Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
•  Mature team player with strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some level of experience in MHPSS Preferred 

While some internships are unpaid, the program is competitive and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, application, and to pass a Criminal Background Check. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that an internship with World Relief does not guarantee a future job in the organization.