Refugee Resettlement Intern - Unpaid
Assist clients with job search activities and support community engagement.
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Overview
Assist clients with job search activities and support community engagement.
You have:
- Current enrollment in a college or university program related to social services, human resources, or other social and behavioral sciences.
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in team settings.
- Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Confidence in public speaking or a willingness to develop this skill.
- Ability to dedicate a minimum of 10-15 hours per week between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Major Responsibilities:
Employment Support: Assist clients with job search activities, including resume creation, online application completion, interview preparation, and onboarding support. Assist with employment readiness workshops. Provide transportation planning and interpretation support for employment-related appointments as needed.
Case Management Assistance: Support the MG case manager in addressing client-specific needs, such as securing child care, accessing transportation, and identifying in-kind donation opportunities. Provide gender-equitable services and advocate for women's empowerment within program delivery.
Community Engagement: Assist with Matching Grant events and activities, including community outreach and volunteer engagement. Facilitate referrals to ESL classes and other support services to enhance client integration. Administrative Support: Assist with maintaining accurate and compliant case files and documentation. Input client progress data into IRC’s database system and assist with reporting requirements.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Hands-on experience with the implementation of a federally funded grant program. Development of professional resumes and cover letters, aiding in the intern’s career growth. Exposure to effective cross-cultural communication strategies and client coaching techniques. Practical knowledge of outreach strategies and relationship building with community partners. Advocacy skills to promote client rights and empowerment
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Current enrollment in a college or university program related to social services, human resources, or other social and behavioral sciences. Strong self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in team settings. Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Confidence in public speaking or a willingness to develop this skill. Ability to dedicate a minimum of 10-15 hours per week between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The role will be office-based tasks and fieldwork within the Dallas service delivery area.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience working with diverse populations in a team setting? | This question assesses your ability to work inclusively with different groups. | Highlight specific examples of your teamwork and experiences with diverse communities. |
| How do you adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment? | The interviewer wants to know about your flexibility and resilience. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time you advocated for someone else's rights. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use for effective community outreach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenge you've faced and how you overcame it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prepare for a public speaking opportunity? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivations do you have to work in refugee resettlement services? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you support a client in their job search? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 1 year ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
rescue.org
