**IRC Background:**The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 28 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
**Job Overview:**The Youth Support Specialist provides direct support to Afghan youth for implantation of the Afghan Refugee School Implementation and Afghan Youth Mentoring programs. Assisting school aged children with literacy and high school aged youth with goals and program activities, the Youth Support Specialist will meet outcomes, provide outreach, coordinate volunteer readers and mentors, lead cohorts, and provide case management for program participants with cultural awareness and a passion for youth.
Major Responsibilities:
For Afghan Youth Mentorship (AYM) Program
- Perform initial assessments, using service plan, identify needs and goals of youth, and develop a plan to meet those needs/goals through education, vocational, and social activities;
- Document progress of each youth towards their service plan goals;
- Identify mentors for each eligible high school aged youth;
- Provide and coordinate allowable mentoring services and monthly outing activities;
For Afghan Refugee School Investment (ARSI) Program
- Identify appropriate reading level for school aged youth and match with a reading volunteer;
- Partner with local libraries for library card and resource orientation and summer youth reading programs;
- With the Donations Specialist, obtain prizes for the reading program;
AYM/ARSI Joint Responsibilities:
- Outreach, recruit, screen, and verify youth with program eligibility requirements;
- Provide case management including documenting services provided, progress, collecting client documents, and referrals when needed
- Conduct parent meetings to understand programs, services, eligibility, and parent/youth rights and responsibilities;
- Send reminders to youth and families on program events and meetings;
- Provide language and cultural support for youth with cultural awareness and sensitivity;
- Work with the Volunteer & Intern Specialist for outreach and recruitment of reading volunteers and youth mentors and train volunteers and mentors according to program design;
- Create a safe and engaging environment for youth;
- Collaborate with school districts, teachers, community colleges, county programs, and community services to refer eligible students to address service gaps;
- Manage and split time between programs;
- Conduct all activities with confidentiality and youth safety in accordance to IRC policy and California Department of Social Services requirements;
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, or English Language Learner (ELL) background or professional experience with youth, persons of refugee backgrounds, instruction, after school programs, youth counseling/services, ELL programs, and/or working with English language learners, particularly those with interrupted formal education preferred;
- Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well across various cultures and languages;
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English and Dari and/or Pashto fluency;
- Ability to coordinate events individually and within a team with excellent problem solving skills;
- Leading meetings and activities;
- Comfortability collaborating with schools, service agencies, and community providers;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong keyboarding and research skills;
- Prior experience using data and tracking systems strongly preferred;
- Attention to detail and ability to organize and track large amounts of information efficiently and accurately;
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration across all IRC Turlock programs;
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with up-to-date insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
Working Environment:
- A combination of standard office environment and remote work;
- ‘Field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above-outlined responsibilities;
- Offices hours are scheduled as Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; may require some evening and weekend work
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Health and Wellness Coordinator
Position directly supervises: N/A
Indirect Reporting: Safety and Wellness Manager
Other Internal and/or external contacts: N/A
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the U.S., these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/41580?c=rescue
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