Refugee Employment Advocate Intern

Description

REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT ADVOCATE  

This is an unpaid internship.

PURPOSE: Employment is an essential element in helping refugees become economically self-sufficient. The Employment Coordinator works closely with Case Managers as part of the Resettlement Services team to support all aspects of clients' employment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         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

·         Take clients for job interviews and employment orientations, and helping 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 Employment Coordinator with organization of client’s files
• Assist with developing employment workshops, i.e. career advancement, Professional Pathways program

·         Other duties as determined by the Employment Coordinator and Refugee Employment Advocate Intern

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Excellent communication and writing skills

·         Sociable, outgoing 

·         Organized with attention to detail

·         Able to work independently

·         An interest in international and refugee issues

·         Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects

·         Self-starter and self-motivated

·         Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting

·         Some knowledge of the following languages a plus {but not required}: Burmese, Chin, Karin, Swahili, Farsi, Russian, Turkish

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Summer interns are required to work at least 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the entire summer. 
• Fall and Spring interns are required to work at least 10-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for a minimum of 12 weeks in the Fall and Spring 

Reports to:          Employment Coordinator

Position:               Unpaid Internship

Updated:             2/28/2013

IRC leading the way from harm to home. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.