Family Reunification Program Intern (Unpaid)

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IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist Family Reunification Team in maintaining accurate, up-to date data across pertinent databases in a timely matter

- 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

- Students will 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 REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to obtain an AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

- Ability to pass an IRC background check

- An interest in international affairs and to work in a multi-cultural setting

- 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

Application Deadline: August 31st

Note: This is an unpaid internship. Interns must commit to 15 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. Hours must be completed within IRC working hours Monday-Friday 9-5 PM.

Added 6 months ago - Updated 5 months ago - Source: rescue.org