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TITLE: Digital Literacy Intern Fall/Spring (UNPAID)
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
START
DATE: Fall 2024
DURATION: 2 semesters (Fall 2024- Spring 2025)
SALARY: UNPAID
This
position reports to: EDUCATION
MANAGER
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading
nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and
resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent
conflict. In addition, the IRC in Kansas provides community outreach, education
and training, and case management services to victims of human trafficking and
other at-risk individuals and families are served through employment services,
job readiness training, adult education and immigration services.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Digital Literacy Intern
will develop digital literacy curriculum for people of all abilities by
incorporating a variety of technologies into instruction. This intern will work
with Adult Education instructors and Employment Caseworkers to plan lessons
that integrate components of ESL, child development and computer skills. S/he
may also help with administrative tasks. Must be comfortable working with
clients from a variety of backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the design, development and implementation of additional computer training curricula and digital literacy classes.
- Plan daily lesson plans that include objectives, instructional activities with differentiated instruction and assessments that are appropriate to the skill level, needs and interest of the students in the program.
- Maintain the computer lab and an inventory of information and technology equipment.
- Provide quality instruction that fosters an academic learning climate and that actively supports teaching and learning. Assist clients in applying for and renewing benefits.
- Assist in the developing and implementing tools to recruit and retain students.
Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to provide additional assistance to users as needed. - Provide one-on-one digital literacy support for students.
- Teach entry level computer basic programs such as, but not limited to:
Keyboarding
Internet and browsing
Word processing
Emailing
Computer and internet safety
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
- Intern will develop critical thinking skills, client services skills, and intercultural social work skills.
- Intern will learn how to manage classes and supporting services within the established requirements, to provide the best service possible to vulnerable populations.
- In-depth training will be
provided for interns to understand IRC programming and the various needs of
clients accessing IRC services. Intern will learn about the IRC locally and
globally, the available services to refugees and ORR-eligible clients in Wichita,
Kansas.
Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
- A high-level of confidentiality is required when working with IRC clients.
Comfort working with diverse populations and English language learners.
- Familiar with basic office equipment
Experience working in social work/social services preferred, but not required.
- Current
enrolled or recent undergraduate level studies in Education, Social Work,
International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Language:
Multilingual preferred but not required. Translation experience is a plus.
- Cultural
awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a powerful
desire to help refugees to adjust to life in the U.S.
- Strong
organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Culturally
competent and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Patience,
understanding, flexibility with a consistent positive attitude.
- Engaged
in learning about broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local
efforts.
- Willing
to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.