Role & Responsibilities

• Assist Case Workers with transporting refugee clients to important appointments.   
• Help newly arrived families with tasks such as paying bills, applying for employment, or getting a state ID.   
• Assist with ESL classes.   
• Practice English with refugees and help them adjust to American culture.   
• Help refugees and other immigrants navigate relevant social systems including but not limited to: grocery shopping, using public transportation, balancing a checkbook, creating a bank account, etc.   
• Work with staff to advocate for clients and connect them to community resources such as child care, libraries, or employment opportunities   
• Fostering Mutually Transformative Relationships with refugee families   
• Taking part in an intern project designed to enhance our programs’ effectiveness   
• Other related tasks may be assigned depending on organizational needs and each intern’s interests 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Full-time availability
• Willingness to learn -Flexibility/Adaptability
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn while embracing diverse opportunities and needs that may arise.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of secondary languages is beneficial but not mandatory.
• A valid US driver’s license
• Commitment to 9 months toward gaining valuable experience and contributing to our mission.

Requirements

• Must complete a Criminal Background Check, and Motor Vehicle Record check (if driving).
• Genuine passion for serving refugees and other immigrants.   
• Commitment to Christian values and principles.   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.   
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.   
• Willingness to engage in reflective practices and personal growth opportunities.   
• Openness to learning and exploring new perspectives.   
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.   
• Current driver’s license highly preferred. 
• Access to a vehicle is helpful.   
• Cross-cultural experience and/or a desire to learn more about cultural humility.
• Ability to participate in the Vision & Call Conference.