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JFS Altius Farms · 2 months ago

Refugee Resettlement Case Management - Intern

Tamarac, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

JFS Altius Farms is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals in need. The Case Management Intern will assist case managers in delivering services to refugees transitioning to life in the United States, including organizing records, conducting home visits, and providing transportation to appointments.

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Responsibilities

Helping clients reach self-sufficiency as they begin life in America

Map community assets and help make referrals to community partners

Assist in scheduling appointments for clients and transport them to appointments

Visiting clients in their homes and accompanying them to appointments

Educate clients on U.S. healthcare and social service systems, cultural understanding, and getting to know their neighborhood

Assist clients in applying for social service assistance programs

Input client information into JFS’s database

Communicate client concerns with staff and coordinate service plan with supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Submit hours on the volunteer portal, VicNet

Report any concerns to the client’s case manager

Have a positive and significant impact on the lives of refugees in the greater metro Denver community

Assist in providing a safe, warm, and welcoming environment to new refugee families

Enrich your life by helping another

Qualification

Computer literacyInterest in refugee issuesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailMulticultural sensitivityCreativityInitiative

Required

Excellent communication and writing skills

Organized with attention to detail

Able to work independently and under pressure

An interest in international and refugee issues

Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects

Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multicultural setting

Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems

A driver's license, vehicle, and auto insurance. Willingness and means to transport clients preferred

Background check (renewed every 3 years) and signed confidentiality and policy agreements

To qualify for an internship the applicant must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an academic program

All Interns must interview with all individual(s) who will provide assignment of internship tasks and internship supervision

Interns must pass all background checks that would be required of an employee performing the same or similar tasks or working with the same population

Intern must attend the resettlement info session and additional specialized training

Preferred

Willingness and means to transport clients preferred

Company

JFS Altius Farms

Altius Farms is a Denver-based greenhouse farm that uses patented, vertical growing technology to produce high-quality leafy greens and herbs, year round.

Founded in 2015