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 15-21) 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
programs.
• Conduct eligibility screenings for internally and externally referred clients to Refuge
School Impact-Early Childhood, Refugee School Impact- Middle School, and Refugee Youth
Mentorship programs.
• Support client enrollment into the program and refer ineligible clients to community
resources as applicable.
• Detail each client interaction in accordance with established requirements. Input client
information in database(s) and assist with tracking and reporting as needed.
• 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.