Housing Intern
Charlottesville, VA 
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Job/Internship Description
Requisition ID:req13876 Job Title: Housing Intern Sector: Social Work Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Charlottesville, VA USA Job Description BACKGROUND:Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 25 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. SCOPE OF WORK:Interns will assist the Housing Specialist in providing housing related services, including household goods shopping, apartment set up, utility account set up, and providing orientation to the Charlottesville public transit system. Interns will also perform administrative tasks such as completing applications for services on behalf of clients, creating documentation for case files, and making appointments. RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation Transport clients to various appointments (i.e. lease signing appointments) Orient newly arrived families to their new home and community Shop for and set up homes for arriving cases Assist with required documentation for case files and complete case notes Advocate for clients during delivery of needed services; represent IRC in a professional manner Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard Qualifications Able to work with minimal supervision Comfortable working in a multicultural environment Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame Must have a car and a clean driving record Must be located in Charlottesville, Virginia and be willing to complete field work. This position is unpaid and reports to the Housing Specialist. IRC leading the way from harm to home. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

 

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Position Summary
Company
International Rescue Committee
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Part Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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