Overviewthe uscri intern will work with various departments across the organization assisting with various administrative tasks, as well as direct services provided to uscri’s clients. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.subject to overall organizational needs, interns will be placed in departments that align with their academic background and career interests, such as:legal servicescommunicationspolicy and advocacyrefugee resettlementanti‑traffickinginternational programsdevelopmentin addition, subject to overall organizational needs, interns may work closely with case management teams to support the delivery of essential services to refugees and other vulnerable immigrant populations. This may include assisting with client intake, documentation, referrals, and follow‑up services.duties and responsibilitiesassisting case managers with file maintenance by updating case management systems, reporting databases, and physical files; maintain confidentiality of informationcommunicating client needs to case managers and assisting with timely delivery of services.collaborating with case manager and other staff personnel to confirm appropriate services are in place.assisting with administrative and operation tasks specific to the assigned department, program or locationhelping delivers culturally and linguistically appropriate support to clients; andperforming other duties as assigned by supervisor.all job duties indicated are for illustrative purposes only, and other job‑related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).requirementscurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programbilingual/multilingual ability is strongly preferred;knowledge of microsoft 365 (outlook, word, excel, sharepoint) and database programs a plus;excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently as well as in collaboration with others is required;ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with providers, vendors, and clients of diverse backgrounds;must have dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people; andgood sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired.physical demandsuse of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
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