Economic Empowerment Intern (Spring Semester)
Assist IRC employment staff in supporting refugee clients' job readiness and placements.
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Overview
Assist IRC employment staff in supporting refugee clients' job readiness and placements.
You have:
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage clients in a counseling/coaching role
- Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Comfortable working in a multicultural setting
- Car is required for this internship
Job Description
BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF WORK: Finding and maintaining employment is a key element to refugee self-sufficiency. The intern will assist IRC employment staff to identify potential employers and job opportunities for refugee clients. The intern will complete job applications, assist with resume writing, prepare clients for job interviews, fill out new hire paperwork, shop for needed work clothes and tools, and accompany clients to their first day of work. Depending on the intern's schedule, h/she may act as a teaching assistant in job readiness classes. The intern will also provide administrative support including documenting job search activities and delivering appointment notices to clients' homes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation
•Coach IRC clients to prepare for job interviews and placement
•Model appropriate workplace dress and manner
•Transport to and assist with employment related activities
•Research potential job openings and complete employment applications
•Document activities in case files and provide other administrative support as appropriate
•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard
Qualifications
•Good written and verbal communications skills
•Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage clients in a counseling/coaching role
•Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional
•Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
•Comfortable working in a multicultural setting
•Car is required for this internship
This position is unpaid and reports to the Employment Specialist.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of how you helped someone prepare for a job interview? | This question helps assess your experience and skills in coaching and mentoring others. | Share a specific example that highlights your communication and interpersonal skills in helping a client. |
| Describe a time when you had to work in a fast-paced environment. | Interviewer wants to evaluate your adaptability and ability to handle pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach working with individuals from diverse backgrounds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use when coaching someone who is struggling with job applications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the most important aspect of helping refugees find employment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 4 years ago
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Source:
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