Youth Program Specialist, Education Access and Family Engagement

Family Engagement & Educational Casework

- Receive and respond to referrals from IRC staff and school partners for families who need assistance connecting to school or navigating instructional changes. - Conduct intake and assessment of family and student education support needs. - Support enrollment of school-aged youth resettled by IRC in Denver into local schools, including transporting families as needed to complete enrollment - Build supportive relationships with refugee youth and families utilizing a trauma-informed approach to support students’ academic and long-term personal and professional goals. - Using interpretation services, conduct family outreach and provide systems navigation and support to improve families’ connections to school and students’ engagement in school. Make referrals for additional wrap-around services as needed. - Develop and implement school orientation training for families utilizing local and IRC resources. - Build relationships with local school districts to maximize their coordination, cooperation, and support.

Program Planning & Coordination

- Support the planning and implementation of IRC’s summer programming as needed. - Collect and track participant data, maintain attendance records, capture assessment data, track other outcomes and metrics, and ensure program documentation is entered into the ETO and/or Geneva databases in a timely manner. - Help complete necessary reporting on program activities and accomplishments. - Supervise volunteers and interns within IRC in Denver’s Youth Programs. - Meet weekly with the Senior Youth Education Program Coordinator to discuss work assignments and receive support and feedback. - Participate in all Youth Program meetings and staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the IRC team. - Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency. - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education:

- Undergraduate degree in Education or related field preferred. May be substituted by an equivalent combination of relevant work and lived experience.

Work Experience:

- Minimum of 2 years of related professional experience such as youth case management, family engagement, teaching, tutoring, or youth development. - At least one year of supervisory experience, preferably related to teaching/tutoring or extended learning programs. - Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations; cross-cultural or overseas experience. - Experience teaching English Language Learners preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies

- Superb organizational, planning, time and task management, and logistical skills. - Strong decision-making capabilities, with solid judgement and ethics consistent with the IRC Way. - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet applications, and relational database. - Use of a reliable personal vehicle preferred, with valid driver's license and current insurance. - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with varying literacy and English proficiency levels. - 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. - Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in language(s) of current refugee populations a plus but not required (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Ukrainian, Spanish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Rohingya, Sudanese Arabic etc.).

Working Environment:

- A combination of standard office environment and time in community-based locations and client homes to perform the above responsibilities in the service area. - Occasional weekend and/or evening work required. - Staff are required to adhere to IRC’s COVID risk mitigation policies.

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 new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage candidates who 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 based on 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 at IRC.Denver@rescue.org to request accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time, regular position classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime under state and federal law. Starting compensation is $21-$24 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, this total compensation package includes: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month with low to no deductible; dental insurance starting at $7 per month; vision insurance starting at $5 per month; FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter costs; a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested employer matching; disability & life insurance; generous parental leave; 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. The IRC in Denver actively promotes learning and growth for its team, through staff development accounts, access to talent development offerings, and opportunities to engage with IRC colleagues and represent the Denver office through special roles and assignments.

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