Digital Literacy Specialist

Implement digital literacy programs for IRC clients.

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Overview

Implement digital literacy programs for IRC clients.

You have:

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field strongly preferred; or mix of equivalent years of related work experience and education.
  • Prior experience working with refugee, immigrant and low-income populations preferred.
  • 1+ years’ experience with instruction/training, case management, or coaching preferred.
  • High level of familiarity with digital literacy, computer skills and access efforts required.
  • High level of familiarity in using information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.
  • Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds preferred.
  • Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a high aptitude in making in-person and web-based presentations.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully helped someone improve their digital skills? This question gauges your experience and ability to teach digital literacy. Share a specific example of a client you've helped and the methods applied.
How would you adapt your teaching approach for clients with varying levels of digital literacy? The interviewer wants to understand your flexibility and adaptability in training. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take to integrate digital literacy into existing training programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced in a prior role and how you overcame it, especially related to digital training. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that the information you provide to clients is culturally and linguistically appropriate? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you track and assess client progress in digital literacy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What collaborative efforts have you engaged in with community partners to support digital literacy initiatives? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you believe digital literacy is important for refugees and immigrants? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org