Youth Case Aide - Pashto

Support families in enrolling students and providing language assistance.

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Overview

Support families in enrolling students and providing language assistance.

You have:

  • High school diploma.
  • Prior experience working with youth or being served by IRC as a client.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English and Pashto, and ability to type in both languages.
  • Ability to translate written documents from English into Pashto.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
  • Demonstrated ability, willingness, and confidence interpreting both one-on-one, and in group and large classroom settings if needed.
  • Flexibility with an on-call schedule, including evening availability.
  • Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating cross-culturally.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe an experience where you helped a family navigate school enrollment? This assesses your ability to assist families during the school enrollment process. Share a specific example, detailing your actions and the outcome.
How would you ensure effective communication with youth from different cultural backgrounds? This looks at your cross-cultural communication skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take if a youth you are mentoring is struggling with attendance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you handled a challenging situation while interpreting for others. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your responsibilities when working with a group of families? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you built relationships with community partners? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with documentation and case notes in previous roles. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you adjust your mentoring style to meet the needs of different youth? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 8 months ago - Source: rescue.org