needs and supporting refugee youth’s social-emotional well-being and English language

Development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Youth Education Programs at the IRC in Elizabeth support newly arrived refugee and immigrant youth, their families, and their schools with the school adjustment process and preparation for college and beyond. Parent & School Outreach Intern will assist with outreach to parents and schools in order to assist with facilitating and organizing Parent Portal workshops. Parent Portal Workshops are a place where parents can learn their account login information and learn how to navigate the portal in order to access important documents and see student(s) academic progress.

Under the supervision of and with the support from the Youth Program Specialist, Interns will: 

• Provide or secure interpretation services as needed to inform students and parents about school specific information and educational resources and related information.

• Input casenotes into IRC platforms.

• Assist and lead school orientation presentations to parents/students. 

• Research and compile specific school information for parents to keep and reference during school orientation presentations and throughout the school year. 

• Participate in staff development and team meetings and workshops. 

• Under the supervision of the Youth Program Specialist, assess and monitor family needs and make appropriate referrals. 

• Complete related tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Youth Program Specialist. 

Learning Objectives:

• The intern will learn about refugee resettlement issues and processes especially K-12 education registration and accessing educational services. 

• The intern will develop outreach and advocacy skills. 

• The intern will develop direct client service skills. 

• The intern will develop culturally responsive practice skills.