Position Summary: This paid Intern position will last 3 months, with the potential to be extended upon mutual agreement between the intern and FSRI. Responsible for supporting staff and participating survivors of the Survivor Support Program, a 3-year state funded victim and housing advocacy collaborative program. Responsible for assisting in material development, resource and referral identification, scheduling participants, assisting with eligibility documentation, and data collection.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as intern for the Survivor Support Program.
• Maintains a consistent, high level of detail in developing and proactively monitoring the progress of various interconnected projects for efficiency.
• Collaborates with Program Manager and FSRI development team to assist in the development of marketing materials to promote the Survivor Support Program.
• Researches and maintains relevant housing and victim related resources to assist with client care.
• Assists with gathering service data.
• Makes satisfaction survey calls.
• Outreaches/Schedules potential and active clients.
• Assists prospective clients with securing eligibility documentation.
• Assists active clients with securing back up documentation supporting financial assistance requests.
• Attends Victim Services Team, Hope Division, and supervision meetings, as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications: 

• Participating in an accredited college or university criminal justice and/or social services academic program.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• This position may require office and community visits which may involve use of stairs, elevators, walkways, etc.