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Refugee Support Services Intern at Connecticut Institute For Refu

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Data Entry, Document Preparation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Description: The Refugee Support Services program assists refugees living in the United States for at least 90 days and up to five years. The RSS intern works with case managers to deliver services to clients who continue to face challenges while working to become self-sufficient. The program provides less intensive, but critical, support to clients Key responsibilities: Meet with clients to assess goals, progress, and needs Support case managers in tracking client progress and maintaining case notes Assist in administrative tasks, including data entry and document preparation Assist clients in understanding available benefits and programs Call utility companies, Access Health, the Department of Social Services, and other service providers on behalf of clients for benefit and payment renewals or setup Assist case managers with preparing documentation for permanent residency Educate and communicate with clients about financial responsibilities, including food, housing, and utility payments Coordinate with clients receiving donations and gift cards Duration and Schedule: This is an unpaid internship position requiring a commitment of 8-15 hours per week for a summer session between May and August. The schedule is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate the intern’s academic requirements. Qualifications: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Social Work, International Relations, Human Services, or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner. Detail-oriented with good organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred. Fluency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto) is a plus.

Responsibilities

The intern will support case managers by meeting with refugee clients to assess goals and progress, tracking client status, and assisting with administrative tasks like data entry and document preparation. Key duties also involve contacting service providers on behalf of clients for benefit renewals and educating clients on financial responsibilities.