Fall 2023 Employment Specialist Intern

3 weeks ago

New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time
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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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.

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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
SCOPE OF WORK:The Employment Specialist intern is an intern position to support the IRC in NY's early employment programs. This program aims to support IRC clients to establish in reaching employment and career goals they have set for themselves. The IRC's federal and state employment programs provide job readiness training (JRT), job counseling, and job placement services for newly arrived refugees and asylees beginning their careers in the US.
The employment specialist intern will support the program by enrolling clients in the early employment program, assisting them in developing employment goals, and identifying opportunities related to these goals. The intern will also assist in developing research that will support the building of relationships with employers and assist them in the development of employment opportunities. The intern will also provide job readiness tools to participants. The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of job development or job readiness programming.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:The intern will learn how to effectively manage employment programs across a wide network.
The intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations.
The intern will learn how to develop relationships with partners and employers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide one-on-one job coaching and counseling for clients.
  • Assist clients in developing resumes, and cover letters, and preparing for interviews.
  • Conduct enrollment and intakes and surveys for all clients.
  • Track client meetings and progress in a spreadsheet and through case notes on ETO software.
  • Research employment and vocational training opportunities in NYC.
  • Maintain database of clients and employers for program staff.
  • Assist in the facilitation of Job Readiness Training via WhatsApp and Zoom.
  • Work in conjunction with the IRC Employment Specialists to develop relationships with employers/businesses and organizations providing workforce services in NYC.
  • Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
  • Collaborate with other IRC in NY programs as necessary.
  • Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.
Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in job readiness and coaching.
  • Experience working with immigrants or refugees in a social service setting
  • Must have good written and verbal English language skills
  • Must be willing to work varied hours
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail)
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Adhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-setting


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.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

  • Fall 2023 Employment Specialist Intern

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    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...

  • Employment Cash Specialist Intern

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    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...

  • 2024 Fall Interns

    2 months ago

    New York, New York, United States teamworkonline Full time

    2024 Fall InternshipsHave you ever wanted to work in professional sports? When you see a game on TV with a full stadium of rabid fans, do you think how cool it would be to be a part of the team that creates that environment? Would hearing the roar of a crowd that you brought to the stadium give you goosebumps? If you said yes to any of these questions, we...

  • Employment Program Intern

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    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...

  • Summer 2024 Employment Specialist Intern

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    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...

  • Summer 2024 Employment Specialist Intern

    1 week ago

    New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    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...

  • Level 2 Employment Specialist

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Center For Employment Opportunities Full time

    Level 2 Employment Specialist New York, NYIn-PersonAnticipated deadline to submit application: June 1, 2024 at 3:00pm EST. Position may close early if application limit is met. Apply promptly for full consideration.The Opportunity CEO is currently seeking to hire a Level 2 Employment Specialist for our local office, a role that's crucial to CEO's work to...

  • Employment Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Catholic Charities Community Services Full time

    **Description** **Summary** The International Center provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners English proficiency and communication skills. The employment specialist will work with students enrolled in the Bridge to Healthcare Program. After completion of training, the specialist will...

  • FALL - Public Relations Intern

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Golden Goose Full time

    Golden Goose is looking for a PR Intern to join our Family!Responsibilities:Support VIP and celebrity sample requests by coordinating inbound/outbound movements and recordingOrganization and maintenance of the PR sample closetDigital sample organization through Fashion GPSCoordinate shipments for the PR/communications team through UPS and messenger service...

  • Tax Administrative Intern | Fall 2024

    5 days ago

    New York, United States CBIZ Full time

    With over 120 offices and nearly 7,000 associates throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise c Intern, Tax, Administrative, Fall, Accounting, Business Services

  • Strategy & Operations Internships (Summer 2023) - Corp

    1 month ago

    New York, New York, United States PVH Full time

    The PVH Early Talent Program, inclusive of summer interns and summer/fall co-ops, offers motivated students the opportunity to gain fashion industry experience, with a realistic preview of what it would be like to work at PVH and our iconic brands. Our summer internship is a paid internship, which provides meaningful, challenging hands-on projects, as well...

  • Children's Legal Intern

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    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...

  • Employment Specialist

    1 month ago

    New York, United States Services For The Underserved, Inc. Full time

    Min: USD $40,760.00/Yr. Max: USD $45,760.00/Yr. Position Overview: S:US is seeking a **Employment Specialist **for our womens shelter located in Manhattan. This position is located at **205 West 135 Street New York, NY 10030.** The **Employment Specialist** provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment...

  • Tax Administrative Intern | Fall 2024

    7 days ago

    New York, United States CBIZ, Inc. Full time

    With over 120 offices and nearly 7,000 associates throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level. CBIZ is honored to be the recipient of...

  • Media Intern

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Innocence Project Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMedia Intern (Fall 2024)ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECTThe Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and...

  • Media Intern

    2 days ago

    New York, United States Innocence Project Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMedia Intern (Fall 2024)ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECTThe Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and...

  • Media Intern

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Innocence Project Full time

    Media Intern (Fall 2024) ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements...

  • Employment Specialist

    1 month ago

    New York, United States WellLife Network Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary: Provide oversight assistance to the program director, assistance employment staff with direct supervision and career development as staff progresses in the career under the DOHMH/ACE programs. provide job development and support to employment staff to identify individualized employment opportunities for ACE...

  • Civil Engineering Intern/Co-op

    5 days ago

    New York, United States Stantec Full time

    We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving-whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our...

  • Youth Coordinator/Employment Specialist

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Helen Keller Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSince 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind...