• Employment Specialist Intern

    International Rescue Committee (Glendale, AZ)


    Requisition ID: req58762

     

    Job Title: Employment Specialist Intern

     

    Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

     

    Employment Category: Intern

     

    Employment Type: Part-Time

     

    Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

     

    Work Arrangement:In-person

    Job Description

    SCOPE OF WORK The Employment Specialist intern assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services . - Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult . Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities .

     

    + Resume building competencies.

    + Ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.

    + Able to communicate and collaborate with other staff members.

    + Providing direct and administrative services to clients

     

    LEARNING OUTCOMES: The intern will grow their soft professional skills such as communication and work in a diverse, multicultural environment .

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS:

    The requirements should include:

    + High school Diploma or associate degree .

    + Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

    + Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds.

    + Fluent in written and spoken English.

    + Drivers license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle.

    + Must have cultural sensitivity and good cross-communication skills.

    + Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information.

    CLEARANCES:

    All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy.

    COMMITMENT:

    + Fall: Minimum of 15 hrs / wk for 14 weeks

    + Availability during IRC business hours (M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm)

    + Preference given to applicants able to make a multi-term commitment.

     

    Please note this is an unpaid position at the IRC Phoenix (Glendale) office.

     

    This position reports to the Employment Supervisor