Summer Internship - Public Benefits

Job Description

INTERNSHIP/PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Public Benefits Management Intern will support the Public Benefits Team to ensure that clients are accessing appropriate public benefits available to them in a timely manner. Public benefits that are managed by the Public Benefits team include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program). This position allows interns to work closely with refugee clients as they navigate the Public Benefits system in Colorado.

COMMITMENT: 10-15 hours per week (3 month minimum; 6+ months preferred)

LOCATION: Hybrid. At IRC Office and remotely from home

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist clients with completing monthly benefits redeterminations which includes; utilizing language line and in-house interpreters to complete calls with clients, collecting income and expenses information, and any household composition changes. • Complete EBT card orientations with clients; setting up EBT cards for clients before handing them off to casework or delivering them in person, explaining to clients how to access EBT funds, and general EBT card troubleshooting and support • General administrative support for the Public Benefits Team

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The intern will learn about the various aspects of accessing and maintaining eligibility for Public Benefits (TANF, SNAP, Medicaid) for our refugee, parolee, and asylee clients. This position will also provide the intern with valuable experience working in the field, working directly with clients and interpreters, as well as working in an office environment.SUPERVISION: Reports to the Public Benefits Specialist

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit an online application along with cover letter and resume to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer. Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial phone screening with the Volunteer Coordinator. QUESTIONS? Email [email protected]

This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion,

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS: • Ability and openness to communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency.

• Openness to working with people from varied backgrounds. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED SKILLS: • Proficiency in another language desirable but not required.

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Added 1 month ago - Updated 6 hours ago - Source: rescue.org