Dallas Refugee Resettlement Intern

Requisition ID: req55216

Job Title: Dallas Refugee Resettlement Intern

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Dallas, TX USA

Work Arrangement:In-person

Job Description

Description:R&P Interns assist with The Department of State’s Reception and Placement program, which supports refugees through their ninety days of arrival by providing services to achieve self-sufficiency. Interns will have the opportunity to gain greater insight into the resettlement process in the Dallas area. IRC places a strong focus on hiring from our intern pool- if you are eager to break into international relations, political science, or are looking for nonprofit experience, this internship is for you. This position is client-facing.

The interns primary points of contact will be both the Resettlement Supervisor and Housing and Logistics Coordinator.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Receiving clients at the airport and transporting them and their belongings to their place of residence

Assisting refugees with applying for a Social Security card

Registering children in school

Teaching clients how to access shopping facilities and become oriented with their community

Connecting clients with needed social and language services, such as ESL Classes, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and WIC

Arranging temporary and permanent housing by retrieving household supplies, such as cleaning supplies, kitchen supplies, bedding, etc.

Arranging utility hook-ups for permanent housing

Facilitating lease signings for newly arrived clients and providing housing orientations

Conducting home safety inspections

Assisting with documentation outlined by R&P program

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

Must be willing to use the personal vehicle to pick up clients and client goods and interns qualify for mileage reimbursement. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Interns must work at least 15 hours within the 8:30 am – 4:30 pm workday, but interns can set their schedule.

Working Environment:

A combination of standard office environment and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.