Requisition ID: req58762 Job Title: Employment Specialist Intern Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood Employment Category: Intern Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description SCOPE OF WORK The Employment Specialist intern assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services . - Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult . Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities . + Resume building competencies. + Ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes. + Able to communicate and collaborate with other staff members. + Providing direct and administrative services to clients LEARNING OUTCOMES: The intern will grow their soft professional skills such as communication and work in a diverse, multicultural environment . Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: The requirements should include: + High school Diploma or associate degree . + Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. + Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds. + Fluent in written and spoken English. + Drivers license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle. + Must have cultural sensitivity and good cross-communication skills. + Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card + Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information. CLEARANCES: All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy. COMMITMENT: + Fall: Minimum of 15 hrs / wk for 14 weeks + Availability during IRC business hours (M-F, 9:00am-5:00pm) + Preference given to applicants able to make a multi-term commitment. Please note this is an unpaid position at the IRC Phoenix (Glendale) office. This position reports to the Employment Supervisor