TIME COMMITMENT: Interns: at least 2 days per week (Jan-May, May-Aug, Aug-Dec)
(Please note that is is an unpaid internship opportunity.)
SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP: The Refugee Resettlement Intern for the IRC in New York will assist Resettlement Services staff in providing reception and placement services to newly arrived refugees. The intern will gain in-depth knowledge on the refugee resettlement process in the U.S. The intern will also perform clerical and administrative duties when necessary.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
· Assist Casework staff with resettlement services for clients, including setting up apartments for new arrivals
· Escort clients to public benefits offices and serve as their advocate
· Teach clients how to open bank accounts, cash checks and use public transportation
· Assist clients in scheduling medical and other appointments
· Help clients prepare and understand forms and paperwork
· Assist staff with clerical and administrative duties as needed
· Communicate effectively in person and by telephone
· Maintain proper boundaries with clients and refer issues regarding employment, social services, and healthcare to appropriate staff members
· Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.
· Other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; additional fluency in a refugee language such as Arabic, Burmese, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), French, Nepali or Tigrinya, preferred
- Reliable and flexible.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Detail oriented and with excellent communication skills
- Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of refugee clients. Respect beliefs and values of clients.
- Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
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