Summer Housing Support Intern

Assist with housing support for refugee families.

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Overview

Assist with housing support for refugee families.

You have:

  • Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Understanding and ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.
  • Driver's license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients and goods in personal vehicle.
  • Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis.
  • Ability to obtain an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • SUMMER: 10-20 hrs/wk for 3 months and able to commit to 3 full business days.
  • FALL: Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 4 months and able to commit to 2 full business days.
  • Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00am-5:00pm).

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you worked with people from different cultural backgrounds. How did you ensure effective communication? This question assesses your intercultural communication skills and effectiveness. Provide a specific example showcasing your communication strategies and results.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? The interviewer wants to evaluate your organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain a situation where you had to maintain client confidentiality. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take to procure donations for newly arrived refugees? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have built relationships with partners in a past role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss your experience with data management. How do you ensure accuracy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to support refugees and diverse communities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a client is resistant to support? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org