Community Programs Internship - World Relief Fox Valley (SEJ)

The Community Programs Intern at World Relief Fox Valley will assist the Community Programs team and other staff as needed in welcoming our new neighbors and supporting initial resettlement efforts and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist with preparations for newly arrived refugee families including apartment inspections and set-up, preparation of clothing and household goods, cultural orientation, and community orientation

- Pick up families from the airport, as assigned by case manager

- Accompany and assist families with appointments including social security, Public Aid, medical, utility sign-up, - ESL registration, clothing pick-up, food pantry, and establishing bank accounts

- Assist families with setting up appointments and arranging transportation

- Assist families with maintaining payment of rent, utilities, and other bills such as travel loan, phone, or internet

- Visit refugees in their homes with the case manager or independently to assist with follow up tasks as requested and to get documents signed

- Conduct follow up with new referral clients and assist with new client intakes

- Facilitate program enrollments

- Conduct assessments with family such as Cultural Orientation assessments

- Help with the development of orientation materials, filing, and other office-based tasks

- Research and development of resources for clients, including housing

- Attend regular resettlement team and staff meetings

- Biweekly summary reports

- Required readings and reflective journal entries

- Assist with other R&P tasks and team member needs as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Strong cross-cultural communication skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Flexibility and willingness to grow and be stretched

Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills

Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook

Car (or access to transportation) and valid driver’s license

This internship is part of the Lawrence University Social & Environmental Justice Cohort, which provides an opportunity for Lawrentians to explore social and environmental justice impact careers, gain professional experience, and develop as leaders. Students complete a full-time summer 2022 internship with an identified social and/or environmental justice impact organization in Milwaukee or Appleton, while participating in ongoing reflection with fellow students, Professor Jason Brozek, the Career Center, community leaders and alumni. For more details and to apply, please click here.