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About the Role

The Social Work Student Intern will support the Psychosocial Care Unit (PSCU) in caring for the emotional well-being of international humanitarian workers. Tasks may include direct clinical work, presentations, material development, and research, as agreed upon with the supervisor and university.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation to humanitarian workers on well-being on assignment and reintegration post-assignment
• Develop resource materials for successful humanitarian assignments and reintegration
• Presentations on stress management and other relevant topics
• Conduct research on humanitarian worker well-being
• Compile and analyze data

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program at an accredited university with an MOU with the PSCU.
• Equivalent master’s level programs in Counseling or other Mental Health fields will be considered.
• Foreign language proficiency a plus, especially French, Arabic, or Spanish.
• No travel required for this position.
• Employment may be contingent upon satisfactory reference checks and/or background screening.

Skills

• Ability to understand human behavior
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and synthesize it to make recommendations and implement initiatives
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with MSF-USA goals
• Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in organizational digital and technology applications
• Ability to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making
• Ability to plan and manage small project work assignments within desired cost, time, and quality parameters
• Presentation and Written Communication Skills

Location

• NYC office

Work Type

• Hybrid schedule
• Minimum of 2 days a week in the NYC office
• Required days in office: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from January to June and September to December

Experience Level

• Student Intern

Education Level

• Master of Social Work (MSW) program
• Equivalent master’s level programs in Counseling or other Mental Health fields

Salary/Compensations

• $18 per hour

About the Company

• Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to people in need.
• MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics.
• MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications.
• MSF USA welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Equal Opportunity

• MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws.
• We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
• We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.