Public Benefits Intern

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1,001-5,000 employees

Christian humanitarian organization serving the vulnerable

Company Overview

World Relief stands out as a compassionate employer, fostering a culture of empowerment and service through its mission to aid the most vulnerable. With a proven track record of over 75 years, it has demonstrated industry leadership in humanitarian efforts across 100 countries, leveraging partnerships with local churches and communities to develop sustainable solutions to global issues. The organization's commitment to advocacy and influencing policy makers further underscores its competitive edge in effecting meaningful change.

Social Impact

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$120K

Founded

1944

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 17%

1 year growth

↑ 25%

2 year growth

↑ 31%

Locations

Davenport, IA, USA

Experience Level

Intern

CategoriesNew

IT & Security

Requirements

BA in social work, international studies, public health, or related field preferred
1-2 years working with refugees or immigrants preferred
Bilingual language competency preferred (Swahili, Kirundi, French, Burmese, Chin, Karen, or Arabic)
Cross cultural competency required
Flexible work hours required

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Complete in-take and assessment documentation for clients who need assistance with public benefits access
Complete any public benefit and resource applications, follow up with partner organizations, and advocate for client needs
Develop and maintain relationships with IDHS staff
Empower clients to manage their IDHS cases through IDHS community workshops
Maintain case notes and database reporting in a timely manner
Provide information and referrals to internal and external resources
Participate in outreach to ensure IFRP services are known throughout the community
Coordinate and complete WIC applications, shopping, and case management for pregnant people and moms of young children
Serve as an interpreter or translator when necessary
Attend department and all-staff meetings regularly
Other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.

In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

World Relief seeks an organized, responsible, and energetic candidate to help refugees and immigrants access resources throughout the Quad Cities. This includes IDHS applications, case management, resource referrals, WIC coordination, and interpretation and translation services for WRQC clients.

Role & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Complete in-take and assessment documentation for clients who need assistance with public benefits access
Complete any public benefit and resource applications, follow up with partner organizations, and advocate for client needs
Develop and maintain relationships with IDHS staff
Empower clients to manage their IDHS cases through IDHS community workshops
Maintain case notes and database reporting in a timely manner
Provide information and referrals to internal and external resources
Participate in outreach to ensure IFRP services are known throughout the community
Coordinate and complete WIC applications, shopping, and case management for pregnant people and moms of young children
Serve as an interpreter or translator when necessary
Attend department and all-staff meetings regularly
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

BA in social work, international studies, public health, or related field preferred
1-2 years working with refugees or immigrants preferred
Bilingual language competency preferred (Swahili, Kirundi, French, Burmese, Chin, Karen, or Arabic)

Requirements

Cross cultural competency required
Flexible work hours required

While some internships are unpaid, the program is competitive and you are encouraged to approach it in the same way you would a job. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, application, and to pass a Criminal Background Check. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that an internship with World Relief does not guarantee a future job in the organization.