Housing Intern Spring/Summer 2024 Unpaid

Title: Housing Intern Spring/ Summer 2024
Location: Wichita, KS - In person
Duration: Spring 2024 and Summer 2024
Position reports to: Housing Supervisor
Hours: Part time - 10-15 hours/week

Please note that this is an unpaid position.


BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 25 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK

Interns will also perform administrative tasks such as completing applications for services on behalf of clients, assisting the Housing Specialists with administrative work and providing education and orientation to clients as needed. This position reports to the Resettlement Housing Supervisor.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this internship opportunity, interns will have developed comprehensive skills in various aspects of client-focused administrative responsibilities. By the conclusion of this internship, participants will have acquired a diverse set of skills, ranging from administrative tasks to cultural competency and advocacy, preparing them for future roles in client services and support. Intern will learn and specialize in Section 8 housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation
  
• Be trained in, oversee and assist in the client application process for the Housing Choice (HUD/Section 8) program, provide coordination of the application and approval process between IRC programs and City of Wichita Housing Program.
  
• Provide classroom Cultural Orientation delivery to clients with the assistance of a translator.
  
• Advocate for clients during delivery of needed services; represent IRC in a professional manner.
  
• Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work with minimal supervision
  
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
  
• Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame
  
• Must have a car and a clean driving record
  
• Must be in Wichita, Kansas and be willing to complete field work.
  
  

IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.