Social Adjustment Services Intern

Agency Description: Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. (RST) was founded in 1978 and is a nonprofit social service agency dedicated to resettling and providing social services to refugees and other displaced persons. RST resettles refugees, asylees, parolees, and victims of human trafficking from thirty different countries of origin with the majority of clientele currently originating from Burma, Bhutan, Iraq, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eritrea, and Somalia. Refugees are defined as individuals who flee their native countries due to persecution based upon race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group. RST’s mission is to provide quality services guided by principles of human compassion and dignity.

Summary: Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. in Austin is seeking an organized and culturally sensitive intern to join its dynamic team either part-time or full-time in its Austin office. Social Adjustment Services (SAS) works with refugees and asylees who have been in the U.S. for an extended amount of time in helping them find and obtain benefits. It is a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with foreign populations or navigating the benefits system in the US. This position supports and works closely with the SAS Supervisor and other SAS Case Workers.

Responsibilities include:

• General Administrative Duties
• Planning and organizing events and workshops
• Case management and supporting Case Managers with high needs cases

Qualifications:

• Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently
• Openness to take on projects as they arise
• Willingness to speaking to large groups of clients
• Must be able to dedicate at least 15 hours a week to the position
• Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, or Tigrinya is a plus. Although, language skill is not a requirement

As an intern with Refugee Services of Texas, you will gain incredible experience working with some of the most vulnerable and high-risk population groups in Austin. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse staff within a growing organization.

This is an unpaid internship. For consideration please submit a resume and cover letter stating the internship you are applying for to mchase@rstx.org.