BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.     

 

SCOPE OF WORK:  IRC programming assists refugees to become economically self-sufficient and supports acclimatization within the United States by providing access to casework services. This role will support the IRC’s economic empowerment program in effectively reducing the barriers of humanitarian clients to achieve self-sufficiency in the United States.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Provide clients with support in the completion and submission of various applications to assist the reduction of barriers to employment in the United States (childcare voucher applications, SafeLink phone applications, etc.).Conduct training on the topics of public transportation, childcare options, digital literacy, and understanding public benefits to reduce barriers to employment.Participate in supporting clients in Job Application Hours to understand the process of applying for jobs in the United States and submit needed employment applications to achieve economic self-sufficiency.Coordinate with economic empowerment service teams to support clients over the course of their service provision at the IRC in issues of barrier reduction.Engage respectfully with all clients, staff and partners.Facilitate and conduct client outings (contingent upon office status) to financial institutions, libraries and various other venues to support client engagement with needed resources.Other duties as identified by RTCP Program Coordinator.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

 

Intern will gain insights into IRC casework and workforce programs and the process of refugee and asylee integration within the United States.Intern will learn to communicate effectively with clients in a global environment and with using interpreters.Intern will learn individual coaching techniques to engage and empower adults.