Fall 2024 Social Adjustment Services Intern
Support clients in adjustment services and community navigation
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Overview
Support clients in adjustment services and community navigation
You have:
- Submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Pass a background check.
- Commit to 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Meet with clients to identify and address their individual needs - Help make referrals to community partners - Assist client in setting up IOM loan payments - Assist clients in navigating social service systems - Input client information into IRC’s database - Assist clients during walk-in hours - Communicate client concerns with IRC staff and coordinate service plans with supervisor - Completing public benefits applications - Completing rental assistance applications - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - Excellent communication and writing skills - Organized with attention to detail - An interest in international and refugee issues - Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects - Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting - A car/driver’s license is beneficial
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. - Must pass a background check. - Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. - Must be at least 18 years old.
This is an in-person role. This position will report to the Extended Case Management Coordinator.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience working with diverse populations? | This question assesses your ability to relate to clients from varied backgrounds and cultures. | Highlight specific experiences where you've engaged positively with diverse groups. |
| How would you handle a situation where a client is dissatisfied with services? | They want to know your conflict resolution skills in the context of client services. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to help refugees and immigrants? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 11 months ago
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Updated 2 months ago
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Source:
rescue.org
