Resettlement Intern

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GENERALDESCRIPTION

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
• May be asked occasionally to support our student program in Dekalb County Schools.

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

TO APPLY: 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.