Senior Youth Program Specialist

ORIA’s Refugee Youth Mentoring Program (RYMP) is designed to match eligible youth (ages 18- 24) with mentors who will support successful integration and help youth thrive. This program will support the development of a youth’s social and life skills and provide opportunities for educational and career development.

The Senior Youth Specialist will implement and oversee IRC Spokane’s net-new Refugee Youth Mentoring Program (RYMP) and support the High School Mentoring Program. As the Senior Youth Specialist you will have the unique opportunity to partner with newcomer youth as they develop the skills, resources, and knowledge to pursue their future goals and dreams.

Major Responsibilities:

Refugee Youth Mentorship Program (RYMP)

- Implement and manage this net new program in Spokane. - Conduct outreach, recruit, and enroll eligible youth in the RYMP program. - Provide ongoing and regular case management and coaching services to youth 18-24 years old enrolled in IRC Spokane’s Refugee Youth Mentoring Program (RYMP) focusing on post-secondary education, career readiness, social and civic engagement, and systems navigation. - In partnership with enrolled youth, create individualized service plans and program goals for each participant, centered on youth voice and choice, using a strengths-based approach. - Complete regular case notes, service plan updates, and documentation to support monthly reporting requirements. - Train volunteer mentors and match participating youth with a mentor; monitor and support mentor/mentee relationships. - Plan and facilitate workshops with support from Youth Program Coordinator. - Plan and facilitate social and civic engagement events (field trips, college visits, virtual or in-person college and career panel discussions).

High School Mentorship

- Support IRC Spokane High School Mentorship program by researching resources and building community partnerships. - Support IRC Youth staff working with High Schoolers to develop and execute individualized service plans and problem solve solutions for students. - Plan and facilitate workshops and social events for High School students in mentoring program. - Create safe and healing learning spaces and build supportive relationships with youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds utilizing a trauma informed and culturally responsive approach that promotes positive cultural identity, celebration of diversity, and is continually working towards equity and anti-racism in education.

Resource Development

- Maintain ongoing knowledge of college and career pathways, application processes, financial aid requirements. and options, High School and Beyond Plan requirements, unique college and career programs for newcomer youth from refugee backgrounds. - Research and build knowledge of available services and programs offered within IRC, schools, districts, community colleges, universities, partner agencies, and social service providers, to make referrals and connect youth and families to additional programs and services as needed.

General

- Assist with planning and staffing of youth events. - Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the IRC team. - Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency. - Other related duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator Position directly supervises: Volunteers and Interns Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Resettlement , Volunteer and Development Team, Youth Program, New Roots Program, Health Empowerment Program, Survivor Services Program, Economic Empowerment Program, Immigration Program, and other IRC departments

External: School Districts (Teachers, Admin, etc.), Colleges and Universities, Community Based Organizations, families

Qualifications

- Relevant degree or equivalent experience such as education, case management, social work, youth development, college/career advising, teaching, tutoring, or mentoring. - Relevant program coordination/management experience. - Experience as an educator or navigating educational institutions is desired. - Knowledge and experience with college and career systems navigation desirable, such as high school completion options, college and career pathways, application and financial aid options and requirements, unique college and career programs for newcomer youth from refugee background. - Cross cultural experience; connection and experience working with communities from refugee and/or immigrant backgrounds. - Committed to anti-racism and continual learning and growth. - Experience working with multi-lingual students. - Flexible and adaptable – able to quickly problem solve and change plans and activities according to student need or unexpected circumstances. - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. - Autonomous and capable of independent problem solving. - Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. - Ability to maintain responsibility for multiple tasks in the context of a diverse, fast-paced work environment. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom, or willingness to learn. - Fluent in predominant language of local client base desired (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, - Kinyarwanda, Ukrainian etc.). - Willing to be First Aid/CPR certified upon hire.

Working Environment:

- Must have evening availability at least 2 days a week to accommodate mentee schedules and appointments. - A full-time schedule at IRC is 37.5 hours per week. Open to negotiating a part-time schedule of between 30-35 hours per week if desired by applicant. - Standard office setting at IRC’s office in Spokane and remote within the Spokane vicinity; Occasional weekend activities as needed. - Access to reliable high-speed internet from home office. - Access to reliable transportation to travel and work off-site at programs (i.e., schools, apartment complexes, etc.).

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.

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.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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.

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 $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), 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.

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