Job Description
Requisition ID: req53079
Job Title: Resettlement Casework (Paid) Intern
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 20.00 - 20.00 Hourly
Location: Elizabeth, NJ USA
Work Arrangement: Job Description TITLE: Resettlement Casework Intern
Start Date: Summer 2024
Duration: 10 weeks; May-August 2024
Compensation: Paid Internship
Location: Elizabeth
Hiring decisions for IRC's Summer 2024 Paid Internship opportunities will be made by 4/30/24. If you are applying or have applied after Friday 4/19/24, we cannot guarantee that you will be considered as a candidate. 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.
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The Resettlement Casework Intern will assist case management staff in providing reception and placement services to newly arrived refugees as they adjust to their new lives in the US. (S)he will play a key role in helping refugee families access needed benefits and services within their first month to six months in the United States. The intern will also perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist casework staff with reception services to clients, including setting up apartments for new arrivals; assisting clients with application for Social Security and state ID cards; teaching clients how to cash checks and use public transportation; accompanying clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and school enrollment.
- Help clients prepare and understand forms and paperwork.
- Facilitate group orientations to ensure clients have a good understanding of the Reception and Placement (R&P) program - (IRC will provide training to volunteer)
- Assist staff with sorting and filing of documents and case files.
- Ensure client success with a strong emphasis on empowerment through high quality service that supports clients to thrive in their community.
- Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.
- Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of refugee clients. Respect their beliefs and values.
- Perform reception duties such as greeting visitors to the office and connecting them to appropriate staff.
- Other related duties as assigned, including answering and directing incoming phone calls.
- Provide translation and interpretation when necessary
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Fixed term contract, Summer work, Summer internship,