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Services for Older Refugees (SOR) Intern (unpaid)

International Rescue Committee
United States, New Jersey, Elizabeth
208 Commerce Place (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2025
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 WORK: The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities. The Services for Older Refugees (SOR) Intern will work under the supervision of the SOR Caseworker to provide trauma-informed case management to elder refugees, asylees and other humanitarian entrants to support their integration, independence and well-being. The internship includes opportunities for direct engagement with clients to connect them to services both within the IRC and externally in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements. This internship is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. The hours may be completed either virtually or through a combination of in person and virtual time. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the SOR Caseworker to conduct new client intakes to assess needs and develop and implement self-sufficiency action plans over agreed timeframes with each client. Assist the SOR Caseworker to provide individualized case management support to each client through direct services, referrals, and advocacy. Conduct outreach to clients to monitor progress, understand challenges and ensure available resources are utilized. Assist with scheduling client intakes and appointments. Assist in documenting all client interactions in internal database and tracking tools in accordance with program requirements. Assist with interpretation for the SOR Caseworker, as needed. Other related duties as assigned. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Gain hands-on experience and on-the-job training to provide direct services to a large and diverse elder client caseload. 2. Gain experience working in an office environment both virtually and in-person and participate in IRC trainings or other learning and development opportunities. 3. Learn about the IRC's US Program and specifically the case management services offered to elder newcomers. Minimum Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS: Volunteersmust be based in the U.S.Internsmust be based in the U.S., must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years. Prior experience or demonstrated interest working with refugee or immigrant populations Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned tasks and a high-degree of comfort working in an external-facing, client support role. Strong problem-solving skills and client service orientation, including the ability to be resourceful and creative to address client needs. Good time management and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail. A positive attitude and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment. Commitment to maintain client confidentiality. Fluency in Haitian Creole, Arabic, Ukrainian, Dari or Pashto highly desired. Ability to work a hybrid schedule including scheduled in-person workdays. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. 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.