Housing Assistant Intern

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance.  This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. The resettlement office in Salt Lake City provides services to newly arrived refugees.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The case management program includes providing core services to new arrivals, and helping clients work towards self-sufficiency during their first two years in the U.S. in the areas of health, employment, finances, DWS, education, housing, family, and community. Casework interns work closely with the casework supervisors and caseworkers throughout their internship, assisting and learning about all aspects of the casework program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

•              New arrival services: lease signing, setting up utilities, home safety & cleaning orientation, etc.

•              Assist with new arrivals supplies purchases/inventory and organization, transportation to appointments, home visits

•              Assist with home set up and furniture delivery

•              Housing searches and applications

•              Referral and connection to community services

•              Data entry

•              Participation in case staffing and staff meetings

•              Be able to lift heavy items and stand for a long period of time throughout the day