Casework Support/Housing Intern
turlock/modesto | usp
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: turlock/modesto | usp
- Grade: Internship - Internship
-
Occupational Groups:
- Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
- Sector: Resettlement
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req7979
Job Title: Casework Support/Housing Intern
Sector: Resettlement
Employment Category: Part-Time
Employment Type: Intern
Location: USP-Turlock/Modesto
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Resettlement Manager, casework support interns provide services and guidance for newly arrived refugees and assist with locating housing for them.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the resettlement team with core services such as purchasing household supplies and furniture, household set-up, orientation, purchasing supplies, transportation, and related activities that support the client resettlement process
- Support the resettlement team’s efforts to link clients with appropriate educational, health and social services.
- Collaborate with the Resettlement Manager and the Reception and Placement department to find residences that meet current client needs
- Use online search strategies and networking abilities to locate local housing options for clients
- Contact landlords and property managers to identify current vacancies
- Assist with the timely completion and filing of client records, documentation and case files
- Help with other case management-related tasks when needed
This position reports to the Resettlement Manager
- This is an unpaid internship. Work-related driving is eligible for charitable mileage rate reimbursement.
- Internships are available for current college students, graduate students, and graduates less than one year post-graduation. Course credit and transcript notation are available if the student submits the appropriate paperwork to the Volunteer and Donations Coordinator.
Qualifications
- Current undergrad, graduate student or recently graduated student with a focus in Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Public Policy, International Studies, or a related field.
- Expertise in cross-cultural communications
- Ability to handle confidential documents and sensitive information
- Candidates with a driver’s license, vehicle and proof of insurance preferred
This vacancy is now closed.
However, we have found similar vacancies for you:
However, we have found similar vacancies for you:
Refugee Resettlement Intern - Summer 2024
Internship - Internship
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Closing 15th of May
United States of America
Resettlement Casework Intern (Unpaid)
Internship - Internship
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Closing 1st of June
Elizabeth
Food and Land Access intern
Internship - Internship
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Closing 1st of August
Salt Lake City
Housing Assistant Intern
Internship - Internship
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Closing 13th of May
Salt Lake City
Summer 2024: Resettlement Housing and Logistics Intern (Unpaid)
Internship - Internship
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Closing 1st of June
United States of America