Employment Casework Intern

Provide employment casework services to clients

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Overview

Provide employment casework services to clients

You have:

  • Knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
  • Strong verbal and written skills in English
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
  • Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and a clean driving record
  • Tech requirements: Use of personal technology tools and maintain them according to specific guidelines
  • Must hold an Arizona State Level One fingerprint clearance card
  • Commitment of minimum 15 hours/week for 3 months during summer and 14 weeks for fall/spring

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides direct and administrative services to clients in the following areas: - Resume preparation; - Online and paper job applications; - Job Interview coaching and practice; - Client transport to interviews and other post-placement assistance; - Research job opportunities; - Client file management; - Skill specific projects as assigned by Program Coordinator.

Reports To: Employment Supervisor and Employment Specialist as assigned

Qualifications - Knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques - Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information - Strong verbal and written skills in English - Punctual and reliable - Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds - Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle - Technology requirements:Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities. IRC is not responsible for any personal device expenses such as personal smartphones, tablets, hotspots, data charges, etc. All personal devices must: - -Be kept current with all operating system updates and security patches, -Use a password or PIN with a minimum of 4 characters to log onto smartphones and tablets and 8 alpha and numeric characters for a Laptop. -Have lock screen set to 10 minutes or less with a password required to unlock the device -Configurations must be set to delete all data or lock after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password or PIN. Lockout period must be no less than 30 minutes. -Additional policy details will be discussed during orientation and training.

CLEARANCES:

All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy. All interns are required to hold an Arizona State Level One fingerprint clearance card.

COMMITMENT:

-SUMMER: Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 3 months -FALL/SPRING: Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 14 weeks -Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00am-5:00pm) (Preference given to applicants able to make multi-term commitment)

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to maintain confidentiality in your work? This question assesses your understanding of confidentiality and your ability to uphold it. Provide a specific example where maintaining confidentiality was crucial and detail your actions.
How would you approach helping a client prepare for a job interview? The interviewer wants to gauge your coaching skills and strategies for client success. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with multicultural interactions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage your time when balancing multiple clients’ needs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What technology tools do you find most effective for job searches? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org