Fall Internship - Casework New Arrivals Intern

Requisition ID: req52001 Job Title: Fall Internship - Casework New Arrivals InternSector: Social WorkEmployment Category: InternEmployment Type: Part-TimeOpen to Expatriates: NoLocation: Denver, CO USA Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The New Arrival Welcome Intern will focus on providing support andlogistics support to the housing team and newly arrived refugee clients.COMMITMENT:10-12 hours per week; August 23 - December 13, 2024. Weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor and intern.COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship. Interns receive mileage reimbursement when driving is required.RESPONSIBILITIES: With the casework team, coordinate logistics of airport pickups, welcome clients at the airport,transport them and their luggage to their temporary lodgings. Manage welcome team volunteers Check clients into temporary lodgings and provide welcome boxes, Demonstrate use of cell phones and appliances in the temporary lodgings Work with the hotels to meet client needs Assist the housing team with other duties to support clientsLEARNING OBJECTIVES:The New Arrival Welcome Intern will gain knowledge about the process of resettling newly arrived refugees.They will gain skills in logistics, coordination, volunteer and people management. Interns will be given theopportunity to interact with clients directly and will gain experience in training and cross-culturalcommunication.SUPERVISION: This position is supervised by the Housing Casework teamTO APPLY:Interested applicants should submit an online application along with cover letter and resume tohttps://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer. Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial phone screening with the Volunteer Coordinator.QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation forrelocation, is available.IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit withoutregard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,veteran status or disability.Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:Required Skills: Comfort working independently with diverse populations Reliable passenger vehicle, safe driving record, and willingness to provide transportation to adultsand children Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Experience with child car seat installation (or willingness to learn)Preferred Skills:Foreign language proficiency