Services for Older Refugees (SOR) Intern (Unpaid)
Elizabeth
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Elizabeth
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Closing Date: 2024-06-01
Requisition ID: req49303
Job Title: Services for Older Refugees (SOR) Intern (Unpaid)
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly
Location: Elizabeth, NJ USA
Work Arrangement: TITLE: Services for Older Refugees (SOR) Intern BACKGROUND: 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 more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities, the IRC provides resettlement, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. SCOPE OF WORK: The Services for Older Refugees (SOR) Intern will work under the supervision of the SOR Caseworker to provide trauma-informed services to elder refugees, asylees and other humanitarian entrants to support their integration and independence. The Services for Older Refugees program is part of IRC’s Refugee Support Services and offers case RESPONSIBILITIES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: REQUIREMENTS: IRC leading the way From Harm to Home.
Job Description
LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ
START DATE: June 2024
DURATION: 3 months
POSITION REPORTS TO: Services for Older Refugees Caseworker
management support to the elder refugee population aged 60 years and older. This work will include direct engagement with clients to assess their situations and develop action plans to meet their needs. The Intern will also support the Caseworker to connect the client to services both within the IRC and externally in accordance with client eligibility and program requirements. This internship is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
and diverse elder client caseload.
participate in IRC trainings or other learning and development opportunities.
Qualifications
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.