Post:Fall Refugee Employment Intern
Organisation: International Rescue Committee
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Country: United States of America
Theme: Other
Job years of experience: 0-3 years
Job type: 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 22 U.S. cities to restore safety,
dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically,
our 22 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 WORK: Employment is an essential element in helping refugees
become economically self-sufficient. The Match Grant team works closely
with Case Managers as part of the Resettlement Services team to support
all aspects of clients' employment. This position involves employer
outreach as well as direct service with refugees .All tasks are
performed in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professional
standards and agreement to adhere to best practices regarding the
employment program and client confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•
Assist clients with filling out job applications, resume development,
job search techniques and assist with conducting pre-employment
trainings
• Accompany clients to job interviews, employment orientations and assist with the completion of new hire paperwork
• Teach clients how to use public transportation to get to their new job and home
• Research potential employers as well as initiate and maintain relationships with new employers
• Research job training programs and job possibilities for IRC clients
• Assist Match Grant team with organization of client files
• Assist with developing employment workshops, i.e. career advancement
• Other duties as determined by the Match Grant Team and Match Grant Intern
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Student will learn how to effectively identify potential
partnerships and initiate contact with new employers. 2. Student will
successfully facilitate each of the four workshops created for new
enrollees. 3. Student will understand the resettlement process and how
the Match Grant team impacts the road towards self sufficiency
REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, self-started and self-motivated
• Strong desire to assist clients from multicultural populations
• An interest in international affairs and refugee issues
• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree or subsequent life experience
•
Some knowledge of the following languages a plus {but not required}:
Burmese, Arabic, Nepali, and Tigrinya. • Ability to transport clients
via personal vehicle is a strong plus
TIME COMMITMENT: • Summer
interns are required to work at least 30 hours per week, Monday through
Friday, for the entire summer. Interns who can intern full-time (40
hours a week) are strongly preferred. • Fall and Spring interns are
required to work at least 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a
minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring
Reports to: Employment Specialists of the Match Grant team Position: Unpaid Internship Updated: 7/19/13
How to apply:
Please
apply using our online system. You can also prioritize your application
by sending your resume, cover letter, and contact info for 2 references
directly to kafiya.ismail@rescue.org with the following information
listed in the cover letter: -internship(s) for which you wish to be
considered (please provide a ranking of desired internships if you wish
to be considered for multiple opportunities) -projected start/end date
(noting that we have a 3-month minimum for our internships) -days and
number of hours of availability during the work week (for example:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-5pm) -whether or not you would
have access to a car in which you would be willing to drive with the
refugees and asylees we serve to access social services We look forward
to reviewing your application!
IRC leading the way From Harm To Home.
Job ID: #590697
Closing date: 02 Aug 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/590697/fall-refugee-employment-intern
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