What degree do I need to work with refugees?

Generally, Associate Resettlement Officers must have at least a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of work experience in a relevant field, or a Master’s and 2 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience. Fluency in English and the country-specific language is almost always a requirement.

What jobs do refugees get?

Economist Paul Hagstrom said in the New York Times that several refugees work in “starter jobs, working as greenhouses, kitchens or laundromats — jobs in which immigrants have worked for generations.

What does a refugee caseworker do?

Job Overview: The Caseworker will provide assistance to refugees and other qualified immigrants to ensure the best possible resettlement experience. You will work with clients to build a resettlement plan in the interest of helping clients to achieve self-sufficiency within their first 90-days.

Is there any counseling for immigrants and refugees?

Counseling is often a foreign concept to many immigrants and refugees. Therefore, counselors seem to lack a serious role within these communities. The value of emotional expression may not be a familiar or welcomed experience by some cultures. In fact, it may be viewed as unnecessary.

Where can I work as a refugee case manager?

Case manager positions can be found in refugee resettlement agencies, as well as other community-based social service agencies. Those interested in this type of work should check local job postings for organizations within their city, county, or state to find available opportunities.

What kind of experience do you need to work with refugees?

Experience in program implementation, cross-cultural communication, data gathering and reporting, and program monitoring are helpful for carrying out this job’s functions. An understanding of refugees needs and relevant conflict situations for the country in which the job is located are also helpful for completing this job well.

What can I do with refugee and immigrant rights?

Research Associates working with refugee and immigrant rights will research a variety of relevant areas such a social services, culture, education, conflict, labor and employment, health, and more.