Resettlement Assistance Intern

Resettlement is at the heart of the IRC’s work with refugees. Services provided meet refugees’ basic needs for food, shelter and legal rights in the early, critical stages of the long-term resettlement process. All activities lay the foundation for clients to become self-sufficient and contribute positively to their new community. The Resettlement Assistance Intern will help in some of the most vital areas of refugee resettlement work. Interns assist with core services including: applying for and enrolling clients in social service programs and school enrollment, airport pick-up assistance, and other case management related tasks. Interns will gain experience networking with community service providers and communicating with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Please note that this is an unpaid position. 

This is an in-person position. 


RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage client files and track necessary services
• Assist Case Managers in enrolling clients to eligible community services
• Coordinate with Case Management to ensure services are being received

CLEARANCES:
All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy. All interns are required to hold an Arizona State Level One fingerprint clearance card. 


COMMITMENT:
-SUMMER: Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 3 months 
-FALL/SPRING: Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 14 weeks
-Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00am-5:00pm)
(Preference given to applicants able to make multi-term commitment)


Reports To: Caseworker as assigned; Lucinda Stokes-Williams, Resettlement Manager