Employment & VESL Intern - Spring 2024
Assist with English language instruction and job readiness support
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Overview
Assist with English language instruction and job readiness support
You have:
- Able to commit at least 16 hours per week for the duration of 4-6 months
- Availability on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Must be available in person on Wednesdays
- Available to support our virtual classes on one or more days between Monday-Friday from 5-7 pm
- Must be culturally sensitive, respectful of diverse backgrounds, and willing to work with English language learners
- Previous cross-cultural communication experience is a plus
- IRC orientation and background check (HireRight) required
- Educational background in social work or equivalent work experience serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations preferred
- Flexibility, patience, and willingness to learn/perform reasonable duties as needed
- Engaged in learning about the IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer/Intern and workplace policies
- Assisting with English language instruction and facilitation. - Assist with job readiness support and digital literacy training. - Build and maintain partnerships with employers in the community. - Support refugee families as they work towards self-sufficiency by assisting in the job search, resume-building, and interview process. - Assist with scheduling interviews and completing new hire paperwork. - Conduct public transportation training in relation to locations such as place of work, the IRC-LA office, and job service agencies/fairs.
Qualifications - Able to commit at least 16 hours per week for the duration of 4-6 months: - Availability on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. - Must be available in person on Wednesdays. - Available to support our virtual classes on one or more days between Monday-Friday from 5-7 pm. - Must be culturally sensitive, respectful of diverse backgrounds, and willing to work with English language learners; previous cross-cultural communication experience is a plus. - IRC orientation and background check (HireRight) required. - Educational background in social work or equivalent work experience serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.) preferred. - Flexibility, patience, and willingness to learn/perform reasonable duties as needed. - Engaged in learning about the IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts. - Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer/Intern and workplace policies.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you supported someone from a different cultural background. | This question assesses your experience and comfort level with diverse communities. | Share a specific instance, highlighting your approach and what you learned. |
| How do you ensure that your communication is clear to English language learners? | The interviewer wants to understand your communication skills and strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you helped someone with their job search? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to build partnerships with local employers? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you anticipate in assisting refugees with job readiness and self-sufficiency? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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