Refugee Employment Internship

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Job Summary:Intern will assist Employment Specialists with employment development and job search and placement for recently-arrived refugees.Key Responsibilities;

Conduct employment plan interviews with refugees (documentation of refugees education and work history)
Make referrals to English and employment training classes with partner agencies
Assist refugee community members with necessary skills for find and keeping a job (learning bus routes, filling out applications, practicing for job interviews.)
Search for job opportunities, attend job fairs with community members, establish relationships with employers
Help refugee community members apply for jobs (paper and online) and take them to job interviews
Follow up with employed community members and their employers to trouble-shoot and ensure job retention
Basic administrative assistance: filing of paperwork and keeping case notes for each refugee
May include some case management trouble-shooting (assisting with food stamps, Medicaid, medical appointments, housing, and other issues that may arise)

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Present by Internship Completion or Before):

Commitment to mission: to help refugees rebuild safe, sustainable lives through supportive networks of people, services and community activities
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Knowledge and experience with employment development a plus
Use of personal computer and vehicle a plus.
Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor
Interest in working in a multicultural environment, refugee language capability a plus
Knowledgeable about and sensitive to the experiences of refugees and immigrants
Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite). Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet use
Background check and clean DMV record

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding of the timelines and processes refugees go through from arrival-5 years.
Increased intercultural communication competency
Exposure to basic non-profit operations and environment
Knowledge of marginalized populations - challenges and opportunities
Experience working with limited English proficiency populations
Understanding of refugee TANF systems
Knowledge of local refugee benefits systems
Ability to navigate of social service systems
Basic ability to keep case notes and maintain case files to State Department standards.

Time Requirements:Minimum 2 days/week

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