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International Rescue Committee Asylum Seekers Case Management Intern in Glendale, California
Requisition ID: req56579
Job Title: Asylum Seekers Case Management Intern
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly
Location: Los Angeles, CA USA
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Job Title: Asylum Seekers Case Management Intern (CMPP)
Location: Hybrid
State Date: January 2025
Duration: 4-6 Months; 16+ hours per week; Standard business hours.
NOTE: This is an unpaid internship.
ABOUT US: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
ABOUT THE JOB: This person will play a vital role in supporting CMPP staff with both program creation and program implementation, ensuring the smooth operation of program activities. They will be supporting with data entry on multiple data management systems, creating flyers and program materials for both CMPP staff and for public dissemination, supporting caseworkers as they provide direct services to IRC clients, and performing administrative tasks as necessary.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Intern will gain experience in program design and development, allowing them to understand the process behind creating a new program that responds to a gap identified in the community.
Intern will learn about how data is collected, tracked, and reported to donors for government-funded NGO projects.
Intern will gain experience in providing direct services to vulnerable populations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enter data into several data management systems and ensure the accuracy of data
Support caseworkers with administrative tasks and in program implementation
Communicate with partner organizations to assess their capacities and update referral methods
Create public-facing program materials
Assist in program design and development tasks
Assist with in-person intake and enrollment days in downtown LA (about three days a month, usually consecutive)
Assist with other tasks as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel
Experience in creating flyers and creative program materials on Canva or similar software
Fluent in spoken and written English
Interest in working with migrants and supporting vulnerable populations
Good organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks and competing deadlines at once
Ability to pay attention to detail
Has reliable transportation and is able to work from the office at least two days a week
Ability to find creative and practical solutions to obstacles
Ability to work in an environment with rapidly changing procedures and information that is constantly evolving
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Takes initiative and is a self-starter
Eager to learn and grow in the non-profit sector
Excellent Spanish language ability is an advantage
Russian AND Arabic language abilities required.
Experience in Data Sciences/Entry, Technology, Computer Science, and/or related fields are REQUIRED.
Our Hiring Process:
Attend an informational session.
Submit your online application here.
Interview with our team.
A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
Attend an Orientation.
Don't hesitate to contact Volunteer.LA@Rescue.org if you have any questions.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
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