Resettlement Program Assistant — Refugee Support

Refugees; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Dallas, TX, seeks a Program Assistant to support newly arriving refugees through resettlement services. The role reports to the Senior Field Office Director and coordinates housing, healthcare, and social services.

Responsibilities include case file maintenance, community orientation, and building networks to aid long-term integration. Flexibility for evenings/weekends and a strong commitment to human rights are essential.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Arrange housing, healthcare, social services, service providers and interpretation for newly arriving refugees.
• Maintain case files, submit written reports as required.
• Provide cross-cultural information, orient refugee families to their new community, and ensure a smooth process of resettlement.
• Work to connect clients with supportive community networks and support systems to ensure their long-term integration in the community.
• Ensure that refugees are being served in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner and provide education and advocacy when necessary; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Case management

Teamwork

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Flexible scheduling

Driver's license

Human rights awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Dallas, TX, seeks a Program Assistant to support newly arriving refugees through resettlement services. The role reports to the Senior Field Office Director and coordinates housing, healthcare, and social services.

Responsibilities include case file maintenance, community orientation, and building networks to aid long-term integration. Flexibility for evenings/weekends and a strong commitment to human rights are essential.