Post Reception and Placement (R&P) - Preferred Communities Intern

 

Title: JFS Refugee Services Intern

Department: Refugee Services (Community Services Division)

Reports to: Manager of Refugee Resettlement, Resettlement Case Managers, and Manager of Volunteer Services

Time Involvement: 2-4 hours per week, for a minimum of 3 months.

Summary: The Refugee Services Volunteer will provide support to our Case Managers in the office and in the community, and perform clerical duties as needed.

 

Special Requirements:

  • Successful Completion of Sterling Volunteers Background Check, at the cost of $9
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • Record of Covid-19 vaccination
  • Complete Staff Exclusion List Search
  • Upload driver’s license, registration, and insurance (if driving clients)


Major Responsibilities:

  • Assisting clients during walk-in hours
  • Assisting clients with apartment set up & orientation to household management
  • Conducting client field trips using public transportation
  • Driving clients to appointments when needed.
  • Assisting with weekly Cultural Orientations
  • Assisting in clerical duties
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisors

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Word processing skills.
  • Ability to organize.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Public Transportation
  • Demonstrates compassion for refugees, patience, and the ability to operate from a mindset of cultural humility.
  • Multilingual is a plus!

Client interaction level: Varies

Time commitment: Short-term (3 months) or Long-term (6 months)

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check Must be Clear
  • Covid-19 Vaccination Status Must be Vaccinated
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Must be Completed
  • Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Check Result Must be Clear