Refugee Cash Assistance

2 weeks ago

Elizabeth, New Jersey, 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.

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.
Minimum 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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