International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago
Fall Refugee Cash Assistance Intern
Tucson, AZ
Internship
Onsite
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to humanitarian crises and is seeking a Fall Refugee Cash Assistance Intern to support the Cash Assistance Coordinator. The intern will assist clients in accessing benefits and provide administrative support related to cash assistance programs.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides direct and administrative services to clients in the following areas: Complete cash assistance application steps with clients
Assist clients to monitor the approval of benefits
Complete EBT orientations, and teach clients how to use their EBT cards to withdraw their cash assistance
General administrative support for Refugee Cash Assistance Coordinator Skill specific projects as assigned by Program Coordinator
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
Strong verbal and written skills in English
Punctual and reliable
Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
Driver's license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle
Technology requirements: Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities. IRC is not responsible for any personal device expenses such as personal smartphones, tablets, hotspots, data charges, etc. All personal devices must: Be kept current with all operating system updates and security patches, Use a password or PIN with a minimum of 4 characters to log onto smartphones and tablets and 8 alpha and numeric characters for a laptop. Have lock screen set to 10 minutes or less with a password required to unlock the device Configurations must be set to delete all data or lock after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password or PIN. Lockout period must be no less than 30 minutes
All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy
Minimum 15 hrs/wk for 16 weeks
Primary availability during IRC business hours (M-F; 9:00am-5:00pm)
Preference given to applicants able to make multi-term commitment
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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