Aftercare Internships and Fellowships - June 2027 Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission•Columbia, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking Aftercare Interns & Fellows to support national staff with programming for a variety of casework types, including Human Trafficking, Bonded Labor, Child Sexual Assault, and Intimate Partner Violence, as they seek restoration and rehabilitation for clients. These opportunities vary by session and office location. Interns and fellows will collaborate with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare to develop comprehensive aftercare strategies, manage casework information, conduct research on intervention impacts, develop partnerships with aftercare providers, and draft best practices for client rehabilitation and reintegration. Depending on experience, roles may involve direct client interaction, travel, and professional writing assignments such as grant proposals and program reports. Support and administrative assistance to Aftercare staff will also be provided. Positions are available in various global offices, including Accra, Bucharest, Lima, Guatemala City, San Salvador, Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila. The program duration is 12 months, from June 2027 to May 2028.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
Organizational and administrative skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred
Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and/or at least three years of relevant experience (for Fellowship)
Experience or exposure to program design and development (for Fellowship)
Experience addressing poverty and livelihood issues (for Fellowship)
Mature orthodox Christian faith
Humble and resilient
Pursues excellence
Culturally aware and appreciative of difference
Strong service ethic
Innovative problem solver
Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others
Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges
Tenacious in achieving goals
Professional

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in trauma counseling preferred (for Fellowship)

Responsibilities

Assist in the continued development of a comprehensive aftercare strategy for IJM, in collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare.
Support casework information management and input case details into Casework Tracking Management System.
Maintain up-to-date statistics and information for the department.
Assist in the development of systems and processes for the respective Aftercare teams as needed.
Conduct research and impact assessments on how IJM Aftercare interventions affect IJM clients.
Develop and maintain partnerships with aftercare providers, under the direction and guidance of the Director of Aftercare.
Draft best practices for rehabilitation and reintegration of IJM clients, in collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare.
Travel with IJM staff to meet with IJM clients and work with area leaders (note: not every office will require or permit interns or fellows to have direct client interaction).
Complete professional writing assignments including grant proposals, program proposals, and program update reports.
Provide support, logistical and/or administrative assistance to IJM Aftercare staff, under the direction of the Director of Aftercare.
Other departmental support as needed.