Employment Services Intern
New York City
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: New York City
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Labour Market Policy
- Closing Date: Closed
TITLE: Employment Services Intern
LOCATION: New
York, NY
START DATE: June
15 or 30 2023 – AUG 2023
DURATION: At
least 2-4 months, hybrid with 2-five-hour days in-person,15-24 hours
per week
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 over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and
hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Employment Services intern is a volunteer position to support the IRC in
NY’s early employment programs. This program aims to support IRC clients to
establish in reaching employment and career goals they have set for themselves.
The IRC’s federal and state employment programs provide job readiness training
(JRT), job counseling, and job placement services for newly arrived refugees
and asylees beginning their careers in the US.
The
employment services intern will support the program by enrolling clients in the
program, assisting them in developing employment goals, and identifying
opportunities related to these goals. The intern will also assist in developing
research that will support the building of relationships with employers and
assist them in the development of employment opportunities. The intern will also
provide job readiness tools to participants. The ideal candidates will have
prior experience in the field of job development or job readiness programming.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The intern will learn how to effectively manage employment programs across a
wide network.
The intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations.
The intern will learn how to develop relationships with partners and employers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide one-on-one job coaching and counseling for clients.
Assist clients in developing resumes, and cover letters, and preparing for
interviews.
Conduct enrollment and intakes and surveys for all clients.
Track client meetings and progress in a spreadsheet and through case notes on
ETO software.
Research employment and vocational training opportunities in NYC.
Maintain database of clients and employers for program staff.
Assist in the facilitation of Job Readiness Training via WhatsApp and Zoom.
Work in conjunction with the IRC Employment Specialists to develop
relationships with employers/businesses and organizations providing workforce
services in NYC.
Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Collaborate with other IRC in NY programs as necessary
Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and
client privacy.
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