Refugee Resettlement | Social Work Intern

Learning and Development Opportunities

• Hands On Experience: Work directly with clients and support real world resettlement services.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced case workers, program supervisors, and agency leaders.
• Professional Growth: Strengthen your communication, organizational, and social service skills in a collaborative environment.
• Networking: Build connections with professionals across social services, community partners, and agency leadership.
• Community Impact: Contribute to the mission of Catholic Charities and support refugees as they rebuild their lives.

Principal Duties

• Case Management Support: Assisting with client intakes and needs assessments. Maintaining accurate client files. Supporting service planning and follow up documentation.
• Employment Services: Supporting job readiness activities (resumes, interview prep). Assisting with job searches and applications. Helping coordinate job placements.
• Case Aide Support: Completing data entry in Client Track/RMS. Preparing client files and required documentation. Providing administrative and logistical support.
• Client Engagement: Communicating with clients in a culturally sensitive manner. Assisting with interpretation when applicable. Supporting cultural orientation sessions.
• Learning Activities: Learning refugee resettlement processes and compliance. Developing documentation and data management skills. Participating in trainings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduate or undergraduate student in Social Work or a related field. Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Skills Requirements: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with diverse populations. Professionalism and confidentiality. Administrative and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to work onsite (no remote option). Bilingual skills (optional). Ability to document case notes under supervision. Ability to support group and individual orientations.

Benefits

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.

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