Housing Intern Spring/Summer 2024 Unpaid - Wichita, 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.

Title: Housing Intern Spring/ Summer 2024
Location: Wichita, KS - In person
Duration: Spring 2024 and Summer 2024
Position reports to: Housing Supervisor
Hours: Part time – 10-15 hours/week

Please note that this is an unpaid position.


BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1933, the International
Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing
emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services,
and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 25 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

Interns will also perform administrative
tasks such as completing applications for services on behalf of clients, assisting
the Housing Specialists with administrative work and providing education and
orientation to clients as needed. This position reports to the Resettlement
Housing Supervisor.

LEARNING
OUTCOMES:

Upon
successful completion of this internship opportunity, interns will have
developed comprehensive skills in various aspects of client-focused
administrative responsibilities. By the conclusion of this internship,
participants will have acquired a diverse set of skills, ranging from
administrative tasks to cultural competency and advocacy, preparing them for
future roles in client services and support. Intern will learn and specialize
in Section 8 housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation
  
• Be trained in, oversee and assist in the client application process for the Housing Choice (HUD/Section 8) program, provide coordination of the application and approval process between IRC programs and City of Wichita Housing Program.
  
• Provide classroom Cultural Orientation delivery to clients with the assistance of a translator.
  
• Advocate for clients during delivery of needed services; represent IRC in a professional manner.
  
• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work with minimal supervision
  
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
  
• Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame
  
• Must have a car and a clean driving record
  
• Must be in Wichita, Kansas and be willing to complete field work.
  
  

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.

Minimum Qualifications:Update

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.