Job Description

This internship requires a minimum commitment of 8-10 hours per week for 4 months in the New American Pathways’ office.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION                                                           

This position is intended to provide qualified interns with an experience of working one-on-one with refugee clients from all over the globe. In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to refine his/her inter-cultural communication skills, expend his/her knowledge base on a variety of cultures, and observe the refugee experience from arrival to the U.S. through the initial phases of cultural adjustment.

                                                                          KEY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                               

·       Visits refugee families to assess their needs and progress toward self-sufficiency by introducing general American cultural concepts through explanation and example:

o  Provides assistance with community orientation and home management

o  Instructs clients with social adjustment activities (public transit/shopping/budgeting/etc.)

·       Assists with new arrival airport welcomes and apartment set-ups

·       Assists in initial orientation session to the United States for newly arrived families

·       Assist in conducting public transportation orientation (MARTA) for newly arrived refugees

·       Completes case file documentation

·       Attends meetings with outside stakeholders along with New American Pathways staff members

·       Assists clients in scheduling and attending appointments with New American Pathways staff members

·       Assists in grocery shopping for clients

Qualifications

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES                                              

·       Ability to communicate with people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds; cultural sensitivity

·       Strong organization skills; the ability to multitask and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment

·       Willingness to gain understanding of basic refugee experience; sensitive to the refugees’ histories

·       Basic computer skills

·       Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required not required

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates may submit their application, resume and cover letter.  No phone calls please. THIS IS A NON-PAID INTERNSHIP.