The Employment Case Management Intern will support job placement efforts at the IRC in Denver. This opportunity allows interns to work closely with refugee clients and assist them as they find employment and enter the U.S. workforce.
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (3 month minimum; 6+ months preferred)
Duties:
• Assist clients with all aspects of job search, including resumes, applications, interview preparation, bringing clients to interviews, transportation orientation, new hire paperwork, and post-placement follow up.
• Specific projects could include: career services and job upgrades, youth employment, industry-specific employer outreach, data analysis
• Communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency using simplified English or working with interpreters as needed.
• Interns must be willing to provide transportation to clients.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency in another language desirable but not required.
Required Skills:
• Ability to communicate with speakers with limited English proficiency.
• Openness to working with people from varied backgrounds.
• Basic understanding of US job search processes and work culture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to transport clients in a reliable vehicle.
Learning objective:
The Employment Case Management Interns will learn about the challenges faced by refugees in the US and explore ways to help them overcome barriers. They will gain skills in engaging with community members regarding refugee populations, and learn how the resettlement process works.
Apply: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31818?c=rescue
