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Refugee Case Manager

North Port, FL · On-site

$21.15/hr

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Refugee Support Workers often encounter challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and clients' experiences of trauma. To address these, they frequently collaborate with interpreters, receive cultural competency training, and work closely with mental health professionals. Building trust with clients is key, and support workers are trained to provide empathetic, trauma-informed care while connecting refugees with resources for housing, employment, and legal aid. Regular team meetings and supervision help staff reflect on cases and share effective strategies.

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To thrive as a Refugee Support Worker, you need a background in social work, case management, or a related field, along with knowledge of immigration and asylum processes. Familiarity with case management systems, translation tools, and safeguarding protocols is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and resilience are essential for building trust and supporting clients through challenging transitions. These skills ensure effective advocacy, resource coordination, and positive outcomes for refugees navigating complex support systems.

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Refugee Support Workers are professionals who assist refugees and asylum seekers with their integration into a new country. They provide practical support, such as helping with housing, accessing healthcare, education, legal rights, and employment opportunities. Their role often includes advocacy, emotional support, and connecting individuals to local services. Refugee Support Workers play a crucial part in helping newcomers adjust to their new environment and rebuild their lives after displacement.
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Refugee Resettlement | Education Liaison Intern

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCE

Houston, TX • On-site

Internship

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

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.

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