Summer Internship - Denver, United States - International Rescue Committee

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:
The Employment Case Management Intern will support job placement efforts for refugee clients at the IRC in Denver. This opportunity allows interns to work closely with refugee clients and assist them in overcoming barriers as they find employment and enter the U.S. workforce.

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week ; regular schedule each week during business hours 9 am – 5 pm
Location: IRC Denver office, 1873 S. Bellaire St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80222

Duties:

• Assist clients with aspects of the job search process, including resumes, applications, interview
  preparation, new hire paperwork, and post-placement follow up.
• Specific projects could include career services and job upgrades, youth employment, industry specific employer outreach, and data analysis. Interns can also participate in Job club with other Employment specialists to present work-related information.
• Communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency using simplified English or working with interpreters as needed.
• Call/text clients to give reminders, coordinate attendance at events (Job fairs, Job club, job tours, picking up rent checks etc.)
• If comfortable, interns may engage in transporting clients to interviews, meet with employers and/ or give rides to job fairs
• Mileage reimbursement can be offered.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Willingness to communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency Platforms such as language line, Tarjimly, and Google Translate will be at your disposal.
• Openness to working with people from varied backgrounds.
• Basic understanding of US job search processes and work culture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in another language desirable but not required.
• Be able to transport clients in a reliable personal vehicle.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.