United States: Youth Success Specialist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC is at work today in more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities. The IRC’s Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) department creates opportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thrive in the US. RAI serves nearly 50,000 individuals each year in the US through a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at achieving outcomes in five impact areas: Health, Safety, Economic Wellbeing, Education, and Power.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The youth success specialist works with newly arrived humanitarian immigrant youth to support their academic success and social integration. The youth success specialist supports the implementation of the Refugee Youth Mentorship Program (RYMP) by providing individual case management services to youth currently participating in the program and leading the implementation of quarterly activities The position works closely with students, their families, volunteers, and school staff to set goals and develop individual action plans.

STATUS:

This is a full time, one year limited term position. The specialist will be required to work in the office and in the field Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. There might be some occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate youth activities. The rest of the weekly schedule will be made in collaboration with the youth services coordinator and resettlement program manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work one-on-one and in group with high school and out-of-school youth to develop individual learning plans. Conduct regular check-ins with students to monitor their progress
• Maintain up-to-date case notes and services plans; ensuring students case files are in compliance with grant requirements
• Lead community outreach to identify opportunities and external services to assist students in making progress towards their goals
• Assist in enforcing program expectations and follow program routines to create safe and productive learning environments
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify individual or group mentorship opportunities for high school and out of school youth
• Update training materials and resources, such as suggested activities, for mentors
• Organize group activities with mentors and mentee clients quarterly such as career development workshops, field trips and more
• Supervise interns or other volunteers assisting with the Refugee Youth Mentorship Program
• Collaborate with the employment services team to support eligible youth obtain summer work or internships
• Other tasks and projects as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience working with youth and and volunteers in virtual and/or classroom/education settings
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
• Energetic, empathetic and ready to manage a variety of tasks
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Adherence to IRC workplace policies
• Some additional evening and weekend hours will be required. Availability on Wednesday evenings is preferred to be able to support youth mentorship programs.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel within the local service delivery area regularly preferred.

Work Environment: A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. Tuesday and Wednesday evening hours are required. Additional evening or weekend hours will be required.

Compensation: 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.

How to Apply: 

Please apply on our website: https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/44931?c=rescue