Youth Programming Intern (Unpaid)

Assist with programs supporting refugee youth's educational needs.

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Overview

Assist with programs supporting refugee youth's educational needs.

You have:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master Degree in Social Work, education, public health, or related fields.
  • Experience working with children and youth along with parents specifically in the context of educational and social programs.
  • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in a second language preferred (i.e., Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Kiswahili, Haitian Creole and French).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Shows empathy, patience, cooperation, and interpersonal skills while working as a team and working with clients.
  • Understand the need to approach and apply case management methods with the goal of client self-sufficiency and sustainability.
  • Availability to commit 15-20 hours a week in person.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to assist a child in a challenging learning situation? The interviewer wants to assess your experience with children and problem-solving abilities. Provide a specific example where you made a positive impact.
How do you approach working with parents from diverse cultural backgrounds? This question gauges your cultural competence and outreach skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to engage students in after school programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you worked collaboratively in a team setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of refugee resettlement issues? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would ensure effective communication with non-English speaking families. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle stressful situations when working with youth? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to support immigrant and refugee youth? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org