Financial Capabilities Intern - United States
1 week ago
Job 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 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver 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.
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:The financial capabilities intern is avolunteer position to support the IRC in NY's financial education program. This
program aims to increase financial literacy of participants, provide them with
financial coaching and access to low interest loans.
This program aims to empower participants and boost their confidence to handle
their personal finances. The Financial Coaching intern will support the program
by providing financial coaching and counseling services to program participants,
while also coordinating monthly financial education workshops for all IRC
clients. The intern will also engage in outreach to external organizations as
well putting together loan packages for clients. The ideal candidates will have
prior experience in the field of personal financial management, preferably in a
counseling or coaching role. Due to the nature of the program, the financial
coaching intern will need to volunteer for set office hours every week and
should be available for a minimum of ten hours per week and up to fifteen, if
possible.LEARNING
OBJECTIVES: Intern will learn how to effectively manage financial education and coaching program.Intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations.Intern will learn how to instruct courses to English Language Learners.RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide one-on-one financial coaching and counseling for clients.Conduct financial management intakes and surveys for all clients.Track client meetings and progress in spreadsheet and through case noting on ETO software. Facilitate monthly financial literacy/education workshops for clients. Develop database of financial resources for clients. Work in conjunction with the Economic Empowerment specialist to develop relationships with financial institutions and organizations providing financial services in NYC. Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.Collaborate
with other IRC in NY programs as necessaryAdhere
to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client
privacy.REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will have experience in providing coaching or counseling services, preferably in personal financial management. Experience working with immigrants or refugees in a social service settingExperience providing instruction to adults a plusMust have good written and verbal English language skillsAbility to fluently speak at least one of the following languages (Farsi/Dari, Arabic, Spanish, French, Burmese, Mandarin, Russian, Urdu)
preferredMust be willing to work varied hoursBasic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail)Ability to pass a background checkAdhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-settingThis position reports
to the Financial Coach.
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.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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