Dallas Youth Intake Intern
2 months ago
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S.
cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND:
The staff of the IRC Dallas office works as a team to provide comprehensive resettlement services-including case management, employment, immigration, and mental health services to newly arrived
refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking as they begin to rebuild their lives in
the Dallas area.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Youth Program is comprised of three programs, Refugee School Impact- Early Childhood (children
ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s)), Refugee School Impact- Middle School (grade 6-8), and Refugee Youth
Mentorship Program (between the ages of with the tools and opportunities caregiver need to
grow in their understanding of childcare, child discipline, and child-related topics and youths' need to
grow in their academics, regulate emotions, maintain positive cultural identity, social emotional
learning, and expand their social circles.
The intern will report to the Youth Intake Specialist and assist in enrolling youth and caregivers in the
program. The intern will receive reimbursement for travel expenses and other approved program
expenses. The intern position is for the duration of September 2024 to March 2025 and may include
evening hours.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and eligibility criteria for the Refugee School Impact -Early Childhood, Refugee School Impact- Middle School, and Refugee Youth Mentorship
- Conduct eligibility screenings for internally and externally referred clients to Refuge
Mentorship programs.
- Support client enrollment into the program and refer ineligible clients to community
- Detail each client interaction in accordance with established requirements. Input client
- Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Build and maintain
relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients and conduct outreach to the community and organizations including tables at events to share flyers and resources.
Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:
- Interns work hours are 9am-5pm but may include evening hours; Interns must work at
- The ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (mainly Dallas but
- Covid vaccination is not required, but highly encouraged.
- Understanding of the need to approach and apply case management methods with the
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with youth, specifically in the context of educational and social
- Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations.
- Fluency in a second language such as Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Urdu, Swahili, Kinyarwanda,
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
o Detail-oriented with the proven ability to meet deadlines, communicate
effectively across departments, and demonstrate a positive attitude.
o Works well independently.
o Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and navigating
platforms such as Teams.
o Reliable self- starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the
proven ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
o Patience and resourcefulness
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.
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