Refugee Employment & Data Intern
Assist clients with employment and data-related tasks
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Overview
Assist clients with employment and data-related tasks
You have:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage clients in a counseling/coaching role
- Reliable, responsible, punctual, and professional
- Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Car required for the internship
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct employment assessments, create resumes, complete, and cover letters, apply for jobs, prepare clients for interviews, fill out new hire paperwork, accompany clients to interviews, orientations, and first day of work - Provide post-employment placement follow up support and address and challenges or concerns expressed by client or employer - Provide support to clients in addressing barriers to self-sufficiency; barriers include: limited English proficiency, lack of work experience, lack of childcare, lack of transportation, etc. - Develop employer partnerships through research and targeted outreach - Consolidate and organize client service delivery data into appropriate spreadsheets and databases; track and casenote employment placements and progress, services, and other data in IRC’s database - Model appropriate workplace dress and manner - Transport to and assist with employment related activities - Research potential job openings and complete employment applications - Document activities in case files and provide other administrative support as appropriate - Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation - Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard
Qualifications - Good written and verbal communications skills - Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage clients in a counseling/coaching role - Reliable, responsible, punctual and professional - Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Comfortable working in a multicultural setting - Car is required for this internship
This position is unpaid and reports to the Employment Specialist.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you helped someone overcome a significant barrier? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to support clients facing challenges. | Share a specific example that highlights your problem-solving and interpersonal skills. |
| What strategies would you use to engage a reluctant client? | This question aims to evaluate your counseling approach and interpersonal skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working in a multicultural setting. How did you adapt? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe is the biggest challenge for clients seeking employment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 2 years ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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