Childcare liaison
ORGANIZATION: INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE in DENVER
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Childcare liaison
Work with multiple IRC Denver departments to assess and address childcare needs. This position will help to build community partnerships and cultivate childcare resources for IRC clients.
Number of internship positions available: 3
Time commitment: 15 hours per week
- Work with IRC departments to assess child care needs
- Coordinate programs, childcare services and child programming for parent participation in IRC programs
- Develop and lead educational activities for children
- Acts as school liaison for children under five years old; enroll children in school programs
- Research and outreaching to community partners; create partnerships with Head Start and early childhood providers
- Become familiar with rules and regulations of Colorado’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Teach parents how to get to and from childcare on public transportation. Must be willing to take and teach public transportation
- Ensure follow-through of child programming and act as back-up provider
General internship requirements:
- 3-4 month commitment. Hours per week varies by position
- Hours must be completed during normal business hours (i.e. Monday-Friday between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm unless otherwise stated)
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree program or pursuing a relevant career
- An interest in international and refugee issues
- Must be reliable and willing to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be flexible and willing to help other teams and departments as needed
- A willingness to learn about the diverse ethnic backgrounds of clients and adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
- Ability and willingness to drive clients to and from appointments and/or help teach clients to take public transportation
- Proficiency in other languages, particularly Arabic, Somali, Farsi, Dari or Swahili highly desirable
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About INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE in DENVER
Location:
1873 S. Bellaire St., 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80222, US
Mission Statement
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their future.
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization that works in the U.S. and around the world to help people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict and disaster as they survive, recover and regain control of their future. We are one of the nine national resettlement agencies that partner with the U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to provide services to refugees approved for resettlement through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Denver and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
405 Urban StreetSuite 400Lakewood, CO 80228
DATE POSTED
November 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- Youth Services
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours per week