Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Intern (Unpaid) – IRC jobs in the USA
- Location: Elizabeth, USA
- Vacancy No: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IRC
- Gender: Both
- Deadline: N/A
Job Description
Job Title: Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Intern
Department: Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI)
Location: Elizabeth, NJ
Job Overview: The RCA Intern will work closely with the RCA Caseworker to provide trauma-informed services to refugees and other qualified immigrants to support a positive resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency. This will include working closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to develop service and/or self-sufficiency plans to meet individual client needs and preferences utilizing a broad range of financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements. *This is an unpaid internship position*
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the case worker to conduct intake services with clients to assess needs, develop self- sufficiency plans and timelines in partnership with each client.
- Providing individualized support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.
- Assessing and monitoring client progress to support their attainment of established goals, address challenges, and to ensure that available resources are utilized.
- Detailing each client interaction in accordance with program requirements. Inputting client information in database(s) and assisting with tracking and reporting as needed.
- Collaborating effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Building and maintaining relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Be fluent in a second language, strong preference for Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
- Ability to work 10-20 hrs a week
Language: Strong preference for Spanish and/or Haitian Creole
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