HUMAN RIGHTS CLINIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Human Rights Clinic (HRC) is a U.S.-based program of HealthRight International. Our objective is to provide holistic care to survivors of torture coming from over 130 countries around the world to seek asylum in the United States. The HRC recruits volunteer physicians and mental health professionals, and trains them to recognize and document signs of torture and to interact with survivors in a culturally sensitive manner. Clinicians then conduct pro bono forensic evaluations and offer expert testimony for use in survivors asylum and other immigration proceedings. Survivors in need of further care are referred to appropriate follow-up medical, psychological, and social services in their communities through the ASSIST program. The HRC provides services to survivors of torture in more than 11 states across the country. TITLE: Program Assistant Intern, Human Rights Clinic REPORTS TO: Program Director, New York HQ BASED IN: New York, New York CLASSIFICATION: Intern, unpaid COMMITMENT: Minimum 4 month commitment; 3-4 days/week START DATE: ASAP PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under supervision and guidance of HRC program staff, the Program Assistant Intern will assist in the following: Reviewing client intakes: process client information; document torture history; research country conditions; determine client eligibility for funding from multiple sources. Recruitment of volunteer clinicians: helping to organize clinician trainings in states across the US, including targeted recruitment and screening of physicians and mental health professionals, logistics, and post-training processing. Database maintenance: add and update client, attorney, and volunteer clinician information in the HRC database; record detailed torture history and resulting physical and psychological effects. Writing and research: contribute to HRC communication materials on topics such as torture, US immigration law, and clinical evaluation and treatment of torture survivors. Case follow-up: gather information from clients cases; follow up with attorneys on adjudication of clients examined. Perform other support activities as required. REQUIREMENTS -Bachelors degree -Demonstrated interest in human rights and/or refugee issues, immigration law, social work, or international studies -Exceptionally strong organizational and writing skills -Excellent professional email and phone etiquette -Proficiency in MS Office applications -Ability to take ownership over job tasks and work independently as well as with the team -Cultural sensitivity TO APPLY: Email CV and cover letter to Jean Bae, Human Rights Clinic Program Director, at [email protected]. Please include the position title in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 19:35:19 +0000
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