Refugee Economic Empowerment Intern

Job Description

Job Description Background Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. In addition, other at risk individuals and families are served through employment services, job readiness training, adult education and immigration services. This internship is available for Spring or Summer 2023.

Internship Summary The Economic Empowerment intern will assist in all aspects of the Matching Grant program, including assisting refugee clients to achieve early self-sufficiency and ensuring IRC meets program requirements. This position will interact with clients regularly, help build employment skills, and help refugees navigate community resources to achieve self-sufficiency.

Training In-depth training will be provided for interns to understand IRC programming and the various needs of clients accessing IRC services. A high-level of confidentiality is required when working with IRC clients.

Responsibilities ·Provide case management and employment services directly to clients enrolled in the Matching Grant program, helping them to achieve early self-sufficiency. Works closely with the Employment Specialist to ensure clients receive seamless and high quality services.

·Serves as an advocate and resource for clients and provides equal treatment to all client groups in accordance with the agency's commitment to the dignity of all persons.

·Tracks client self-sufficiency outcomes and works with the Volunteer Coordinator to connect clients with volunteers and mentor teams and to ensure the program is meeting matching resource requirements.

·Work one-on-one with refugees and asylees to assist with resume creation, job application, and job search.

·Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to program clients while also facilitating access to specialized local resources, helping them to overcome the barriers they face to achieve their goals for economic and social self-sufficiency.

Organize and expand community partnerships to supplement Employment Program Curriculum with workshops focusing on crucial life-skills and development of employable skills, included but not limited to, health, financial literacy, networking, legal rights, and technology.

Learning Objectives · Intern will gain exposure to refugee integration in through programming. · Intern will learn to communicate effectively with clients across cultures. · Intern will learn to implement new programming in a resettlement office

Qualifications

Qualifications Skills & Qualifications Comfortable working with diverse populations and English language learners. Previous experience working with refugees, asylees and other vulnerable populations preferred, but not required. Experience working in social work/social services preferred, but not required. Possess personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.