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International Rescue Committee Cultural Orientation and Job Readiness Training Intern in Glendale, Arizona
Requisition ID: req46604
Job Title: Cultural Orientation and Job Readiness Training Intern
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
SCOPE OF WORK: Cultural Orientation provides training for all newly arrived refugees within their first 90 days in the US. Reviewing topics such as health care, housing, and law in the US along with cultural norms and personal finance and budgeting, all newly arrived refugees are able to adjust and better integrate through these trainings. Within 10 days of arrival in the US, all refugees attend Transit training, learning how to ride the bus to the local IRC office. Once the clients have learned the transit system, they are then enrolled into an English Language Training program . Refugees and Asylees attend Job Readiness training after 30 days of arrival or enrollment into programs, allowing them to learn and adjust before entering the workforce. This internship will cover support in both teaching and administrative for all four programs: Cultural Orientation, Transit Orientation, Job Readiness Training, and English Language Training referrals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide teaching support along with teaching some lessons for Cultural Orientation, Transit Orientation, and Job Readiness Training
Document case notes and update files for services in Cultural Orientation, Transit Orientation, Job Readiness Training, and ELT
Assist with tracking program and client data for compliance and timely services
Assist with connecting client to English Language Training Programs
Call clients to schedule Cultural Orientation Training, Transit Orientation, Job Readiness Training and ELT Placement
LEARNING OUTCOMES: This internship will provide experience in teaching culturally diverse adult students about the US systems and customs.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to attain one
Preferable university degree or working towards a university degree
3 months to a year in providing educational training, tutoring, or support preferably to adult learners
Cultural competency awareness along with understanding the value of gender equity in the classroom and in service to clients
Excellent verbal and communication skill both one-on-one and in a classroom setting
Computer and digital literacy; proven ability to track and record data
Strong Organizational Skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Open and welcoming to all people regardless of gender identity, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, race, and ethnicity
This position reports to the Education Specialist
Note: This is an unpaid internship. Intern must commit to at least 10-15 hours per week for a 3-month minimum. Internship hours are completed between Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability .