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Employment Specialist Intern

International Rescue Committee
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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. 

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