Youth and Education Specialist at International Rescue Committee

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Youth services, Relationship building, Diplomacy, Networking, Multi-cultural communication, Problem-solving, Time management, Data entry, Microsoft Office, Research, Documentation, Community outreach, Program coordination

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: The Youth Services team at the IRC in Denver supports the integration of refugee and immigrant children, youth, and families through multigenerational services. This includes program services such as school enrollment, registration and orientation, early childhood education and services, college and career navigation, and cultural and community integration activities. Major Responsibilities: Provide case management and out-of-school services to youth ages 0-24, ensuring compliance with grant requirements on necessary documentation, service plans, case documentation, and outcome measurement. Assist eligible children, youth, and families with school enrollment, including immunizations, educational certificates, proof of residence and other records. Coordinate communication with teachers, parents, and students. Assess educational background of each student to determine barriers to school attendance and success (medical, transportation). Facilitate school orientations on topics such as the U.S. educational system, school culture, roles and responsibilities, U.S. laws, and safety. Provide case management services to include but not limited to referring and linking youth for services in the community, following up with other community service providers for out-of-school activities and services. Conduct follow-up home visits with students and their families to address integration issues; assist with scheduling and facilitating parent and adjustment groups. In coordination with the program supervisor, develop and implement culturally appropriate activities and programs to engage students in learning and enrichment in various settings, including after school programs, summer programs, and workshops. Support volunteers and interns assisting with youth programming, including after-school programs, summer school programs, and workshops. Maintain accurate and timely client case notes, referrals and case files as required by program guidelines. Job Requirements: Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Experience: Relevant professional experience in the human services field required; minimum of 2 years strongly preferred. Experience with education, case management and/or youth programs strongly preferred. Experience with immigrant and refugee populations preferred; lived experience valued. Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships. Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively. Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by IRC’s clients is desired, including Spanish, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, and/or Ukrainian. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes. Working Environment: Standard office environment combined with fieldwork and home visits. Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle is required. Frequent travel throughout the Denver metro area will be required. Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. Some occasional weekend and/or evening work will be required for program activities. Union Eligible: This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement. Compensation: (Pay Range: $24.00 - $25.00) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management and educational support services to refugee and immigrant youth ages 0-24. Coordinate school enrollment, facilitate orientations, and implement culturally appropriate enrichment programs to foster community integration.