Public Benefits & Healthcare Navigation Intern

Support refugees in navigating public benefit programs and healthcare access.

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Support refugees in navigating public benefit programs and healthcare access.

You have:

Must be a U.S. citizen or have U.S. work authorization, and must be enrolled in or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within the last 2 years.
Undergraduate level studies in social sciences, international relations or a related field.
Languages desired: Haitian Creole, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Russian.
Strong desire to help refugees and other migrant communities rebuild their lives in New York.
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, and have high attention to detail.
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.

Can you describe a time when you had to help someone from a different culture?	This helps the interviewer assess your cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations.	Provide a specific example where you demonstrated patience and understanding.
How would you handle a situation where a client is upset about their benefits being denied?	This focuses on your communication skills and ability to manage conflict.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about working with refugee communities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working with multiple clients?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have worked effectively in a team?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.