Fall 2024 Career Development Intern (Spanish-speaking)

Beschreibung:

The International Rescue Committee ((COMPANY NAME)) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the (COMPANY NAME) is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, (COMPANY NAME) employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee ((COMPANY NAME)) 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 (COMPANY NAME) leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The career development intern is a volunteer position to support the (COMPANY NAME) in NY's career development program. This program aims to support (COMPANY NAME) clients to establish in reaching career goals they have set for themselves. The career development program identifies training and certification program in different industries that will earn participants professional employment and increase in income. The career development intern will support the program by enrolling clients in the program, assist them in building a career pathway and identifying industry specific programs and opportunities related to career goals. The intern will also conduct research that will support the building of relationships with employers as wells internship and apprenticeship partners. The intern will also provide job readiness tools to participants. The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of career development or job readiness programing.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Intern will learn how to effectively manage career programs across a wide network.
2. Intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant populations.
3. Intern will learn how to provide develop relationships with partners and employers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Keep track of team meetings and maintain spreadsheets accordingly.
· Provide assistance in organizing workshops.
· Provide one-on-one career coaching and counseling for clients.
· Conduct enrollment, intakes and surveys for all clients.
· Develop resumes, cover letters, and conduct interview preparation with clients.
· Track client meetings and progress in spreadsheet and through case noting on ETO software.
· Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Collaborate with other (COMPANY NAME) in NY programs as necessary
Adhere to (COMPANY NAME) policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy. Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:
· Experience in working with immigrants or refugees in a social service setting
· Experience providing instruction to adults a plus
· Must have good written and verbal English language skills
· Basic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail)
· Ability to pass a background check
Adhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-setting

Standard of Professional Conduct:The (COMPANY NAME) and the (COMPANY NAME) workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the (COMPANY NAME) Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The (COMPANY NAME) is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The (COMPANY NAME) expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the (COMPANY NAME) persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures