Cultural Orientation for Refugee Families Intern
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 18, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
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 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive,
reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A
force for humanity, IRC employees deliver 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.
Cultural
Orientation:
Presents
general information on relevant cultural topics that impact our
refugee client's
ability to be self-sufficient in the U.S. The program schedules
small groups of
clients to come into the office to receive an orientation on
relevant social
norms and topics. The presentation is translated into the client's
primary
language over issues like credit scores, the importance of
safeguarding
personal information, outlining other program opportunities at IRC,
and
answering any pressing questions families may have come into the
presentation
Interns
Responsibilities:
The
intern's primary point of contact will be the Refugee Resettlement
Supervisor
and other caseworkers.
Interns
can expect to assist in scheduling families in advance for their
respective
orientation time, ensure our translation services are scheduled for
the
orientation, (option to bring families to and from their
appointment time),
present the orientation, write case notes, and assist with
supporting tasks.
Interns
will have the opportunity to gain greater insight into the
resettlement process
for refugees in the Dallas area. IRC places a strong focus on
hiring from our
intern pool- if you are eager to break into international relations
or
political science, or are looking for nonprofit experience, this
internship is
for you.
Minimum Qualifications:Requirements
Must
work at least 15 hours per week during the 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
workweek.Must have reliable transportation and willing to drive
clients
is a plus.
Check with your school's
Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to
determine if this
position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
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.
Keywords: International Rescue Committee, Euless , Cultural Orientation for Refugee Families Intern, Other , Dallas, Texas
Click
here to apply!
|