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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40
countries and 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm
to home. SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: At the NYC Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) office, the
School Success Team helps newly arrived families to navigate the NYC public school system.
Families are initially guided through the enrollment process and then, if needed, are offered
additional help throughout the course of the school year via our School Success Coaching
Program. This program supports students and their families with problem solving for school-
related issues, communication with teachers and school staff, mentorship and goal setting, and
more. The School Success Intern would be a key player in both school enrollments and the School
Success Coaching process, assisting IRC staff with administrative duties and working directly
with families as well. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the guidance of the School Success Specialist, the School Success
Intern will work on the following:
* Assisting with or facilitating elementary, middle, and/or high school enrollments for
newcomer families in schools both within the NYC DOE and surrounding areas (i.e. Long
Island, Yonkers, etc.).
* Administrative assistance with case management tasks, e.g. setting appointments, family
outreach, facilitating paperwork processes, researching community resources (mental
health, after school), etc.
* Translation, note-taking, and/or co-facilitation of weekly meetings with clients focused on
academic support, goal setting, and more
* Leading parent and/or student group activities at Saturday Community Events (based on
intern availability and team need)
* Accompanying School Success Specialist on visits to client homes, schools, or other
locations in the community
* Additional tasks as requested by the School Success Specialist LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Interns will gain experience in providing services directly to refugee/newcomer families.
2. Interns will learn about the inner workings of non-profit funding structures, including the
differences in various immigration statuses and documentations.
3. Interns will understand the rights of immigrant/newcomer students in the NYC DOE,
including but not limited to issues around enrollment, housing, and special education.
Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS: Competitive applications will represent most/all of the following:
* Bachelor's degree (candidate or in-hand) in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or in a
related field;
* Fluency in written/verbal English AND another language required; strong preference given
to candidates who speak Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, and/or Arabic;
* 1-2 years of experience working with children and/or refugee communities preferred, not
required;
* Self-starter and team player;
* Competency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook);
* Willing to adhere to IRC intern and workplace policies This position reports to the School Success Specialist.
IRC leading the way From Harm To Home.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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International Rescue Committee
Oct 24, 2024