Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Intern

Requisition ID: req56646

Job Title: Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Intern

Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Elizabeth, NJ USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

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.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.