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2 people are interested
Resettlement Intern
ORGANIZATION: New American Pathways
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2 people are interested
This position is intended to provide qualified interns with an experience of working one-on-one with refugee clients from all over the globe. In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to refine his/her inter-cultural communication skills, expend his/her knowledge base a variety of cultures, and observe the refugee experience from arrival to the U.S. through the initial phases cultural adjustment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in conducting public transportation orientation (MARTA) for newly arrived refugees
- Assists with new arrival airport pick-ups and apartment set-ups
- Assists in initial orientation session to the United States for newly arrived families
- Visits refugee families to assess their needs and progress toward self-sufficiency by introducing general American cultural concepts through explanation and example:
- Provides assistance with community orientation and home management
- Instructs clients with social adjustment activities (public transit/shopping/budgeting/etc.)
- Completes case file documentation
- Attends meetings with outside stakeholders along with New American Pathways staff members
- Assists clients in scheduling and attending appointments
- Assists in grocery shopping for clients
SKILLSANDCOMPETENCIES
- Ability to communicate with people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds; cultural sensitivity
- Strong organization skills; the ability to multitask and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to gain understanding of basic refugee experience; sensitive to the refugees’ histories
- Basic computer skills
- Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required not required
Interested candidates may submit their application, resume and cover letter to Akheia Bowie at volunteerengagement@newamericanpathways.org, no phone calls please. This is a non-paid internship. Students may receive credit.
More opportunities with New American Pathways
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About New American Pathways
Location:
2300 HENDERSON MILL RD NE STE 200, ATLANTA, GA 30345, US
Mission Statement
Helping Refugees and Georgia Thrive
Description
New American Pathways is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that helps refugees from the moment they arrive in Georgia through their journey to U.S. citizenship. With a comprehensive set of customized services, steady guidance, and strong advocacy, we enable refugees and other immigrants to realize their full potential and dreams as they build new lives in Georgia.
Beginning with resettlement services and by keeping a strong focus on jobs, education, cultural integration, individual and female empowerment and building strong families, our specially designed programs provide proven pathways to self-sufficiency and success. By matching peoples’ unique individual assets with the opportunities available in the community, we help ensure that these new Americans develop and contribute their special skills and talents to strengthening the American workforce and helping Georgia thrive.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2300 Henderson Mill Road NEAtlanta, GA 30345
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Resource Development / Management
- Case Work / Management
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 4-months
- Submit resume & cover letter to Mary Cash at volunteerengagement@newamericanpathways.org