Refugee Client Services Intern
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
TITLE: Refugee Client Services Intern (4 Interns)LOCATION: El
Cajon START DATE: September 2022 DURATION: 4 months; 15 - 20 hours
per week** (240 hours minimum) Will the intern drive clients?: Yes
Important Note:This is an unpaid internship. BACKGROUND: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their
lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore
safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals
have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help
them gain self-sufficiency. SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Refugee
Client Services intern will be instrumental in helping newly
arrived refugees, and other refugees who are facing significant
barriers to connect to appropriate services in San Diego. The
intern will support both Caseworkers and refugee clients directly.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Drive and accompany clients to appointments, such
as the DMV, health check-ups, legal consults, school enrollments,
etc. Assist Resettlement Caseworkers with airport pickups for newly
arriving refugee families Assist with setting up the apartments of
families scheduled to arrive to San Diego, including shopping for a
set list of itemsTake clients to the bank to open accounts or
withdraw money Help clients enroll in services, in-person or
remotely Accompany clients on bus/metro trips to help them learn
routes on the San Diego public transit system Develop guides and
learning materials for client use (examples: healthcare navigation,
food banks, local community guides, etc.)LEARNING
OBJECTIVES:Student will learn about service plans, and the
essential steps of setting up new refugee families for success in
San DiegoStudent will learn about the U.S. Refugee Admissions
Program and the resettlement process. Student will learn more about
the populations of refugees in San Diego. REQUIREMENTS: Must be
currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program focused
on Education, International Relations/Development, Social Work, or
related fieldExcellent organization skills, strong communication
and interpersonal skills, empathetic, and ability to effectively
collaborate Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and
other Microsoft Office programsEnglish fluency required 1+ years
related work or volunteer experience with anon-profit strongly
preferred A strong interest in working with a diverse, low-income
population is required. Proactive, motivated and flexible; able to
remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced work environment Language
skills a plus (Farsi/Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, Burmese or Russian
strongly preferred) Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with
current insurance and the ability to travel regularly in the area
(daytime and nighttime hours) COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:In
accordance with IRC's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that
is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health
of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates
who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination
against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position. This
position reports to Resettlement SupervisorIRC leading the way From
Harm To Home.
Keywords: International Rescue Committee, San Diego , Refugee Client Services Intern, Other , San Diego, California
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