Family Reunification Intern

Assist Family Reunification Team with data management and client support

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Overview

Assist Family Reunification Team with data management and client support

You have:

  • An interest in international affairs and to work in a multi-cultural setting
  • Must have reliable work hours during regular office hours (9am-5pm)
  • Ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized
  • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
  • Work or volunteer experience with foreign populations
  • Computer literacy
  • Knowledge of one or two foreign languages such as Spanish, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Dari or Pashto is beneficial, but not required
  • Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist Family Reunification Team in maintaining accurate, up-to date data across pertinent databases in timely manner - Conduct comprehensive eligibility calls and intakes - Answer client phone calls and texts seeking information on their cases - Reach out to clients about any missing documentation or updated documentation - Monitor IRIS for any application sent back for corrections needed - Call clients to let them know of any applications scheduled for their family members - Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Family Reunification Team - Assist the Family Reunification Program Team with other duties as needed - Attend and actively participate in staff meeting and events.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

- Students will develop an enhanced professional skill set, interact with other staff, clients and supervisors - Develop workplace skills and acquire specific experience needed to pursue professional goals - Students will gain knowledge of Affidavits of Relationship - Students will learn data collection and data management methods for program development and reporting - Students will have hands on experience on completing client intakes for program eligibility - Students will gain knowledge of AOR and IRIS administrative procedures - Students will gain knowledge on the types of immigration and refugee benefits available to refugees and asylees

Qualifications - An interest in international affairs and to work in a multi-cultural setting - Must have reliable work hours during regular office hours (9am-5pm) - Ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized - Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects - Work or volunteer experience with foreign populations - Computer literacy - Knowledge of one or two foreign languages such as Spanish, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Dari or Pashto is beneficial, but not required - Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities - Submit intern hours on dashboard

Reports to: Cristy Solis, Family Reunification Coordinator

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks at once? This question assesses your ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. Provide a specific example where you successfully handled multiple responsibilities.
What attracts you to work in a multi-cultural environment? The interviewer wants to know your motivation for working with diverse populations. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy in your data management tasks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to communicate important information to a client. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain your organization in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org