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Academic Req: Currently pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Communications, Sociology, or related field.
Work experience: Experience working with vulnerable youth, survivors, or trauma-impacted populations.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory capacity through academics or professional experience.
Summary: The Community Outreach & Administrative Intern supports the BCFS HHS – Common Thread – TX Outreach and Training Program by assisting with community engagement initiatives, development of outreach materials, volunteer program support, and general administrative functions. This role is designed for a student completing academic field hours toward degree completion in a human services-related field.
The intern contributes to outreach efforts aimed at increasing awareness of human trafficking, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting prevention initiatives while gaining valuable experience in program development, event coordination, and organizational operations within a trauma-informed framework.
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
Community Outreach:
• Assist in outreach to specialized professionals and populations at risk for trafficking
• Represent BCFS HHS – Common Thread – TX at outreach events and resource fairs
• Support awareness campaigns and prevention activities
Outreach & Training Materials:
• Assist in the development and design of outreach and training materials
• Support preparation of community awareness and professional training content
• Research best practices in trafficking prevention and survivor services
Volunteer Engagement Support:
• Assist in sustaining the volunteer engagement program
• Support volunteer recognition initiatives
• Track and verify volunteer hours in volunteer database
Administrative Support:
• Provide general administrative assistance
• Support special event planning and coordination
• Assist with in-kind initiatives and logistics
• Support documentation and reporting tasks
Research & Program Development:
• Create a bibliography of current research on human trafficking
• Support program planning and innovation initiatives
Requirements:
1. Pass all required background checks and screenings
2. Participate in all program trainings
3. Demonstrate strong communication, emotional regulation, organization, and leadership potential
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
5. Completion of at least 60 academic credit hours preferred
6. Pass required criminal background and child abuse registry checks
7. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
8. Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
9. Exhibit professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic
10. Willingness to accept direction from program staff
11. Arrive on time for all assigned shifts
12. Complete tasks within assigned timelines
13. Commit to weekly supervision meetings
14. Participate in weekly team meetings
If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!
EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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What We Do
BCFS Health and Human Services established in 1944 is a non-profit organization with locations and nationally doing noble work across Texas and the United States, specializing in community-based care for at risk families and children (abused and/or neglected & domestic violence), prevention & early intervention services, housing for young adults aging out of the foster care system, mental health & life skill services, advocacy and case management coordination for survivors of human trafficking, medical programs for women who are pregnant or post-partum, and serving families who have a child with a disability or special needs by providing them with an opportunity to visit the world’s first theme park designed with individuals with special needs in mind.
