Descripción del trabajo
Refugee School Impact Intern
(Migration and Refugee Services)
Louisville, KY, United States of America
Resumen
Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs.
Competencias Laborales / Requisitos
Summer Internship; approximately 11 weeks
3 positions available
Monday - Thursday; 25 hours/week
Salary: $19.00/hour + $50.00/week gasoline stipend
The Refugee School Impact Intern will work directly with the MRS Youth Team to provide support before, during, and after the 6-week summer program. Interns will learn how to plan and execute summer program tasks, assist MRS staff with their needs, assist JCPS teachers in the classroom, and be a support to the students. The interns may help with interpretation needs throughout the summer program. They will also help with set-up and clean-up as needed. Interns will assist MRS staff with school registration needs and activity time once summer program ends. The position lasts for 11 weeks throughout the summer working part-time.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
3 positions available
Monday - Thursday; 25 hours/week
Salary: $19.00/hour + $50.00/week gasoline stipend
The Refugee School Impact Intern will work directly with the MRS Youth Team to provide support before, during, and after the 6-week summer program. Interns will learn how to plan and execute summer program tasks, assist MRS staff with their needs, assist JCPS teachers in the classroom, and be a support to the students. The interns may help with interpretation needs throughout the summer program. They will also help with set-up and clean-up as needed. Interns will assist MRS staff with school registration needs and activity time once summer program ends. The position lasts for 11 weeks throughout the summer working part-time.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Assist Catholic Charities Youth Team in organizing and executing Summer Program for newly-arrived refugee children ages 6-17 (Mondays-Wednesdays)
- Help lead small group discussions about safe dating with teens (Thursdays)
- Assist ESL teachers in classrooms
- Attend field trips, helping to supervise kids
- Occasionally help with simple interpretation if needed between kids and Catholic Charities staff
- Set up and clean up breakfast, lunch, and afternoon activities at Summer Program
- Encourage kids and youth to participate in activities
- Be a leader and example for kids, modeling respectful behavior
- Assist youth team with field trips and school registration tasks for new clients July 15-August 4
EFFORT:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
- Specific vision abilities include close and distant vision.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to work under pressure, effectively utilize time and resources, and use sound judgment when making decisions
- Ability to travel frequently within the community ($50 transportation stipend)
- Ability to accurately examine and analyze information.
- Significant ability to multi-task and respond to deadlines
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Fluency in Spanish, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Dari and/or Pashto is preferred
- Cultural competency and an intimate knowledge of relevant refugee and immigrant communities in Louisville preferred
Este empleo reporta a la Youth Programs Manager
Este es un Coop/Intern strong> Posición Veranos.
Número de Aperturas para este puesto: 3