Refugee Arrival Intern

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USCRI NC is currently seeking a part-time intern to assist refugees within their first 90 days of being in the country. During this time, it is imperative that they complete a number of important tasks to set up the building blocks of their new lives in the U.S. The intern will be trained by a staff member and job responsibilities will include:

• · Securing presenters for Cultural Integrations Workshops;
• · Assisting clients in completing the assessment forms for Cultural Orientation;
• · Aiding case managers with client applications and appointments for food benefits, Medicaid, and Social Security;
• · Attending community meetings focused on the success of refugees in the area;
• · Facilitating social gatherings between refugee families and the community;
• · Gathering information on resources for clients (e.g. locations of ESL classes, summer childcare, parenting classes, etc);
• · Ensuring file accuracy for program data monitoring;
• · Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor; and
• · Maintaining a high level of confidentiality and privacy for all clients.