social worker

program officer

case manager

family support coordinator

family support specialist

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

USCRI is a non-for-profit organization that advances the rights and lives of those who have been forcibly or voluntarily uprooted. Our leadership, team, and network has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives. As a health intern, I act as a liaison between USCRI and medical providers in Wake County in order to improve refugee access to health care. 
It is not surprising that working in a place filled a diverse people -- both refugees and employees -- with different accents, cultures, ethnicity, and believes is both stressful and enjoyable. Stressful in that it takes time for someone new to such workplace to  understand, and adopt, to the situation. On the one hand, refugees are new to this culture and are willing to adopt in order to settle, to open a fresher page of life. It is my responsibility to make sure that this is happening, for the satisfaction and feeling of security of my clients. On the other hand, it is a relatively new experience to me because I could see them in my shoes when I myself landed on the U.S. soil as a refugee. 
We received more than 300 refugees last year, and, yes, they are now settled and happy with the new life. The amount of hours put into making sure that every single client is holistically satisfied, indeed, required decent management. I alone spent more than 30 hours a week making calls to health insurance companies and to doctors' offices, and, not to mention, providing transportation to my clients, and act as an interpreter as well. In addition to that, I regularly took my clients to a church to receive donated stuff. 
Despite being stressful, I enjoyed every second of my internship. Too bad I had to leave for the sake of a new experience, an experience that allowed me to get involved in an intensive medical educational developmental program last summer.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It is good place for working in discover new ideas in the real world also l learnt how to develop good relationships with people from different backgrounds, cultures among others it is nice place to have a conducive environment. Humanity never ends on people who understands what it means and it helps them to grow day and night 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing at all it is just a good environment to work in with flexible schedule and nice leadership and relationships among the colleagues 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They have a wonderful working environment where you have good relationships with colleagues and that heart to welcome everyone no matter what circumstances they are with you all the time what describes family 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The day is always good to my side having daily fun and engaging with your friends

I have worked at this job for over 10 years.  It has had its ups and downs but, I have always supported its mission, respected senior management and the international impact of the overall organization.  On a daily basis, the social impact of our organization can be emotionally overwhelming.  Imagine a scenario as the finance manager where you are meeting people from all over the world who have just fled violence, persecution, danger, poverty and sometimes escaped death.  You watch them go through the steps to gain their lives back and then regain themselves and secure the futures of their families.  All while doing what I love, financial management and accounting that enables my coworkers to do their jobs and create the infrastructure of the local organization.

A typical day at USCRI involves dynamic tasks from sourcing to engaging candidates. I’ve learned the importance of empathy in recruitment and balancing multiple priorities. Management is supportive, fostering open communication and development. The workplace culture is diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven. The hardest part is managing high volumes of candidates while ensuring quality. The most enjoyable part is knowing that my efforts contribute to meaningful roles that positively impact communities, especially in areas like social work and immigration.

An overall amazing experience because I am given the opportunity to work in a field that I love. USCRI is very flexible when it comes scheduling hours because they understand that students have other responsibilities as well. As a legal intern, I was expected to meet with clients directly, contact clients over the phone, handle sensitive documents, contact agencies on the client’s behalf, do research for complicated legal cases, and process client applications. I also was responsible for handling general intern responsibilities, such as front desk shifts and attending meetings. I learned a tremendous amount interning with USCRI and I definitely have to give thanks to my supervisor.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Sharing an office with fun personalities 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No one was motivated to embrace change 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They lack one. Unfortunately no company can thrive without a functioning total rewards program. They aren’t even looking to adopt one. Therefore there’s no system to show how they recognize success. It’s a major red flag.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in, get to work, there’s a wonderful gym where you can stretch your legs during break

Poor management at the florida shelter, leading to poor work culture and low staff morale, and nepotism. Hired staff was unprofessional in some cases, and in others, staff with valid concerns were dismissed and led with management still predominantly focused on criticism and retaliation. Management lacked listening skills and upper management appears to have poor insight into what goes on at their locations. Thankful that during this work, I gleaned some helpful skills despite the challenges. Excellent benefits and competitive pay at the time of hire, but in my personal opinion, not worth it overall. 

Great people but the management is all over the place. Not conducive to skills building or growth. Constant turn over. The regular staff are absolutely beautiful and are some of the best people. Yet, the leadership is terrible and you will absolutely be abused for whatever random goal they decide to set. Things take an average of 4-6 months to get done and at that point the opportunity has often passed. No direction. No oversight. Over managed. Under valued.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The support from your coworkers and supervisors. The work is meaningful and gives you purpose. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I’m my position, I have not encountered stressful parts, the most stress I’ve had is a last minute deadline. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I work remotely. The culture is driven and professional, also empathetic and understanding. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There is always plenty to do.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The benefits  and retirement contribution ans being able to be remote 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
That HR and senior management do t care about you. Even if getting targeted by a boss. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You need to brown nose to get ahead. They believe in intimidation

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It varies, some days are from 8 to 4 others, from

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