Family and Youth Case Management AmeriCorps Vacancy at International Rescue Committee (IRC) for 2024
Vacancy Details
- Job ID: req51799
- Country: United States
- Category: Social Work & Community Development
- Employee Category: Intern
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: In-person
- Open To Expatriates: No
- Currency: United States Dollar
- Compensation: Hourly
About the IRC Vacancy
Family and Youth Case Management AmeriCorps is hiring for the vacancy available at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for 2024. The Family and Youth Case Management AmeriCorps will help in some of the most vital areas of refugee resettlement work. Interns assist with core services including applying for and enrolling clients in social service programs and school enrollment, apartment set-up, airport pick-up assistance, and other case management-related tasks. Interns will gain experience networking with community service providers and communicating with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate changemaker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Responsibilities
- Prepare apartments for incoming refugee families
- Manage client files and track necessary services
- Assist Case Managers in enrolling clients to eligible community services
- Accompany refugee clients on appointments and interviews with community service providers
- Assist supervising Case Manager with intensive cases as they arise
- Coordinate with Case Management to ensure services are being received
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in a related field
- Punctuality, excellent time management skills, and a flexible schedule
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
- Proficiency in a foreign language is preferred but not required
- Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
- Driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle
- Technology requirements:
- Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities. IRC is not responsible for any personal device expenses such as personal smartphones, tablets, hotspots, data charges, etc. All personal devices must:
- Be kept current with all operating system updates and security patches.
- Use a password or PIN with a minimum of 4 characters to log onto smartphones and tablets and 8 alpha and numeric characters for a Laptop.
- Have lock screen set to 10 minutes or less with a password required to unlock the device
- Configurations must be set to delete all data or lock after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password or PIN. Lockout period must be no less than 30 minutes.
- Additional policy details will be discussed during orientation and training.
Clearances:
All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy. All AmeriCorps are required to hold an Arizona State Level One fingerprint clearance card.
Commitment:
- 300 hours of service to be completed over the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters.
- Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way—our Code of Conduct. These are integrity, service, accountability, and equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity, and with respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from the country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are underrepresented in global power structures.