Preferred Communities Case Management Intern (unpaid)
Assist caseworkers with services to clients and help refugees thrive.
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Overview
Assist caseworkers with services to clients and help refugees thrive.
You have:
- Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field.
- Must be a US citizen or have US work authorization.
- Must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years.
- Languages desired: French, Arabic, Spanish, Ukrainian/Russian, Haitian-Creole.
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail.
- Strong desire to help refugees rebuild their lives in New York.
- Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Patience, understanding, flexibility, and an unceasingly positive attitude.
- Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you helped someone overcome a challenge. How did you approach the situation? | The interviewer seeks to understand your problem-solving skills and your ability to assist clients. | Provide a specific example where you contributed to someone's success. |
| How do you ensure confidentiality and respect for clients' personal information? | This question assesses your understanding of privacy issues in social services. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've worked effectively in a diverse environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work with refugees and immigrants? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you needed to organize multiple tasks or appointments. How did you manage? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a client is upset or frustrated? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about your experience with teamwork. How do you contribute to a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to learn about the IRC's mission and initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 10 months ago
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Updated 9 months ago
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Source:
rescue.org
