Family Reunification Program Intern (Unpaid)
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.