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BCFS Health & Human Services · 5 hours ago

Intern- Advocate

4346 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229

Internship

Onsite

Intern

BCFS Health & Human Services is dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by human trafficking. The Survivor Advocacy Intern will work alongside Advocates to provide crisis response, case management, and survivor-centered services while also assisting with administrative tasks.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist advocates during crisis response calls (shadowing initially)

Help meet immediate survivor needs: clothing, food, resources

Participate in CSE-IT vulnerability assessments (training provided)

Assist with ongoing advocacy, emotional support, and case management

Help coordinate referrals and develop service plans

Maintain communication with clients under advocate direction

Document supervised interactions within 24–72 hours

Assist with organizing and restocking the client clothing closet

Support the Dignity Program: outreach to businesses, resource development

Assist in gathering resource information for advocates and survivors

Attend MDT meetings, case staffing’s, and selected trainings

Participate in weekly staff meetings and the Advocacy Resiliency Group

Report red flags or safety concerns to supervisor immediately

Follow mandated reporter laws and BCFS HHS – Common Thread – TX procedures

Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries

Complete all required pre-service and risk management training

Follow supervision and perform duties under guidance of staff

Complete assigned tasks on time

Attend weekly supervision meetings in person

Maintain professional communication and punctual attendance

Uphold all confidentiality, safety, and mandated reporting standards

Participate actively in team meetings and discussions

Qualification

Social WorkPsychologyCriminal JusticeSociologyCrisis ResponseCase ManagementEmotional SupportLeadership PotentialOrganizationCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Currently enrolled in or actively pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or related field

Experience working with vulnerable youth, survivors, or trauma-impacted populations

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory capacity through academics or professional experience

Pass all required background checks and screenings

Participate in all program trainings

Demonstrate strong communication, emotional regulation, organization, and leadership potential

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Company

BCFS Health & Human Services

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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.

Founded in 1944