You need excellent communication and writing skills, organization, independence, interest in international issues, desire to help others in a multi-cultural environment, computer literacy, pass a background check, be 18+, and complete IRC training.

You will support clients during their resettlement period by assisting with benefits applications, school enrollment, health appointments, and other tasks as needed.

People, HR & Administration

United States

Tallahassee

Large

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. 

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster.

At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

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International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

<ul><li>R&amp;P stands for Reception and Placement; it is the resettlement program that all refugees receive from the federal government (PRM). IRC is one of the resettlement agencies that issues the R&amp;P funds and completes the R&amp;P services on behalf of the US govt. There are a number of services that IRC is required to provide, including airport pickup, housing, employment, documentation, school enrollment, cultural orientation, public transportation orientation, and much more. All of these services must be completed within 90 days of a client's arrival.</li><li>Matching Grant (MG) is an employment/self-sufficiency program funded by the&nbsp;Office&nbsp;of Refugee Resettlement. It supports clients for up to 8 months from their arrival to the US with financial assistance, including housing and pocket cash, and job search assistance.</li><li>Clients receive intensive case management from their IRC caseworker at this time as well. They are required to apply for jobs and attend IRC sponsored employment events, such as job readiness training. The goal of the program is for the clients to gain independence and self-sufficiency.</li></ul>

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R&P stands for Reception and Placement; it is the resettlement program that all refugees receive from the federal government (PRM). IRC is one of the resettlement agencies that issues the R&P funds and completes the R&P services on behalf of the US govt. There are a number of services that IRC is required to provide, including airport pickup, housing, employment, documentation, school enrollment, cultural orientation, public transportation orientation, and much more. All of these services must be completed within 90 days of a client's arrival.Matching Grant (MG) is an employment/self-sufficiency program funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. It supports clients for up to 8 months from their arrival to the US with financial assistance, including housing and pocket cash, and job search assistance.Clients receive intensive case management from their IRC caseworker at this time as well. They are required to apply for jobs and attend IRC sponsored employment events, such as job readiness training. The goal of the program is for the clients to gain independence and self-sufficiency.

Reception and Placement Intern

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International Rescue Committee

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