What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refugee Career Services Intern position at Jewish Family Service of Colorado?
Job Type
Internship
Description
Position Summary: Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a wide range of social services to individuals and families in our community. The Career Services Team helps job seekers, including refugees and immigrants, overcome barriers to employment and achieve their professional goals through personalized career coaching and support.
As a Refugee Career Services Intern, you will play a key role in empowering job seekers from diverse backgrounds by supporting their job searches, preparing them for interviews, and assisting them with onboarding tasks. You will work closely with career coaches, helping with resume editing, job applications, interview preparation, and community outreach. While the core responsibilities remain consistent, every client is unique, and the day-to-day tasks will be dynamic. Adaptability and the ability to shift priorities as needed are skills that are highly valued in this role. We are flexible and will work with your school schedule to ensure a mutually positive experience.
Responsibilities:
Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization founded over 150 years ago that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. With over 30 programs and services offered, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services, JFS takes a holistic approach to assessing the various needs of individuals or families and providing the appropriate services all within one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs to respond to the needs of the community.
We are actively seeking talented and skilled individuals regardless of creed, race, or religion. We are looking for the person with the right qualifications regardless of background or upbringing. We are a family-oriented organization that is committed to building a multifaceted and diverse workforce. We embrace an organizational culture that prioritizes well-being and highlights the unique contributions of each team member.
JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Agency does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We intend that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Requirements
Education: Pursuing a degree in Social Work, Human Services, Non-Profit or Global Studies is preferred, but students from all academic areas are encouraged to apply.
Experience:
Internship
Description
Position Summary: Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a wide range of social services to individuals and families in our community. The Career Services Team helps job seekers, including refugees and immigrants, overcome barriers to employment and achieve their professional goals through personalized career coaching and support.
As a Refugee Career Services Intern, you will play a key role in empowering job seekers from diverse backgrounds by supporting their job searches, preparing them for interviews, and assisting them with onboarding tasks. You will work closely with career coaches, helping with resume editing, job applications, interview preparation, and community outreach. While the core responsibilities remain consistent, every client is unique, and the day-to-day tasks will be dynamic. Adaptability and the ability to shift priorities as needed are skills that are highly valued in this role. We are flexible and will work with your school schedule to ensure a mutually positive experience.
Responsibilities:
- Resume and Cover Letter Assistance: Review and edit resumes and cover letters for clients.
- Job Search and Application Support: Conduct online job searches and submit applications for limited English speakers.
- Interview Support: Help clients prepare for interviews with mock interviews or informal conversations. Optional: Drive and accompany clients to interviews.
- Mentorship & Community Outreach: Provide guidance, refer clients to additional services, and assist with job fairs.
- Interpretation Utilization: Demonstrates comfort in using and learning interpretation software such as Google Translate, as well as working alongside professional interpreters in person, online, or over the phone.
- Language Coaching: Help limited English speakers learn key job-related terms and phrases through Google Translate, Language Line, and other interpretation channels.
- Administrative Tasks: Document case notes and utilize a CRM database to track client progress.
- Onboarding Support (Optional): Transport clients to local organizations to complete onboarding tasks (e.g., purchasing work uniforms or drug screenings).
- Impact: Help a diverse set of job seekers, including refugees, immigrants, and others facing employment barriers.
- Skill Development: Gain experience in career services, mentorship, client support, and nonprofit programming.
- Flexible Schedule: We will work with your availability to accommodate your schedule.
- Team Environment: Join a close-knit, dedicated, and compassionate team that values diversity and collaboration.
Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization founded over 150 years ago that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. With over 30 programs and services offered, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services, JFS takes a holistic approach to assessing the various needs of individuals or families and providing the appropriate services all within one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs to respond to the needs of the community.
We are actively seeking talented and skilled individuals regardless of creed, race, or religion. We are looking for the person with the right qualifications regardless of background or upbringing. We are a family-oriented organization that is committed to building a multifaceted and diverse workforce. We embrace an organizational culture that prioritizes well-being and highlights the unique contributions of each team member.
JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Agency does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We intend that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Requirements
Education: Pursuing a degree in Social Work, Human Services, Non-Profit or Global Studies is preferred, but students from all academic areas are encouraged to apply.
Experience:
- The ideal candidate will be passionate about welcoming refugees and immigrants to the Denver metro community.
- Interest in employment services, writing resumes, and learning about workforce development.
- Bilingual candidates and members of New American communities are encouraged to apply.
