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Central - Houston, TX 77006

Position Type: Internship Job Shift: Day Travel Percentage: None Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Refugee Services Department supports government-approved refugees in achieving stability and self-sufficiency through cultural orientation, case management, employment support, family reunification, referrals, and community integration services.

The Education Liaison supports the Refugee School Impact (RSI) team in delivering academic, social, and family focused services to refugee and immigrant students and their parents. Interns assist with intervention and after school programs, provide academic support in a trauma informed environment, and help create a safe, welcoming space for elementary aged students adjusting to U.S. schools. In addition to student facing activities, the Education Liaison collaborates with the RSI team to facilitate parent classes and informational sessions on topics such as attendance, absences, self care, hygiene, and nutrition. The role also includes completing service documentation in the agency database and supporting curriculum and activity development.

Learning and Development Opportunities

• Hands on experience working directly with refugee and immigrant youth in an educational setting.
• Mentorship from experienced case workers, program supervisors, and agency leaders.
• Professional growth through developing communication, organizational, and social service skills.
• Networking opportunities with social service professionals, community partners, and agency leadership.
• Community impact by supporting the mission of Catholic Charities and helping refugee families rebuild their lives.
• Youth focused practice skills through engagement in after school programming with elementary aged students.
• Case management exposure including documentation, resource navigation, and family engagement.

Principal Duties

• Support the School Impact team in creating program activities, lesson plans, and curriculum.
• Assist RSI staff during intervention and after school programs by providing academic and social emotional support to students.
• Participate in parent engagement activities, including classes and informational sessions.
• Assist with family outreach and communication as needed.
• Complete service documentation in the agency's database accurately and in a timely manner.
• Help track student progress and support goal setting under staff supervision.
• Collaborate with school personnel and program staff to ensure coordinated support for students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate or undergraduate student in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Skills Requirements

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work effectively with children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Professionalism, patience, and confidentiality.
• Basic administrative and computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
• Customer service and community outreach experience (preferred).
• Data entry accuracy.
• Bilingual skills preferred (Arabic, Spanish, Swahili, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, or other refugee languages).

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements. The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.