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Youth Program Specialist

Dallas

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Dallas
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Youth
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

IRC Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. IRC reaches over 50,000 clients annually across the US through programs for resettled refugees, asylum seekers, and unaccompanied children, survivors of torture and trafficking, and individuals from local communities welcoming newcomers.


Scope of work:

The Youth Program Specialist supports school aged refugee youth and their families in a successful adjustment and transition to school. Under the direction of the Youth Program Supervisor, the Specialist assists with program intakes and service planning, ongoing case management, school advocacy and trainings, and parent orientations. The IRC in Dallas Education and Learning Department serves between 100-200 youth annually across programming including School Success Coaching, Digital Inclusion, and Refugee School Impact.


Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to


Client Services

  • Coordinate services to refugee children and their parents in partnership with local school systems with a goal of supporting students so they can achieve educational success through regular school attendance and participation in school activities.
  • Orient newly arrived families to the American public-school system and family law issues with a goal of increasing interaction between school staff and parents as well as parental participation in classroom activities.
  • Conduct pre- and post-tests of each family’s understanding of the U.S. school attendance and participation requirements.
  • Improve school personnel’s understanding of refugee families’ cultural and language needs through IRC led professional developments
  • Support student success by encouraging participation in activities such as after-school tutoring and mentoring, programs that encourage high school completion and full participation in school activities, after-school and summer clubs and activities, and college preparation assistance.


Compliance Documentation

  • Monitor and track students’ progress from one grade level to the next.
  • Ensure required intake documents are fully completed and service plan updated as appropriate.

Team/Office Participation

  • Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.
  • Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive strength-based services to IRC clients through coordination of cases and effective communication between team members and departments.
  • Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client confidentiality.


Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Youth Program Supervisor

Position directly supervises: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Dallas Education and Learning Manager, HQ Youth and Education Technical Adviser


Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or related field of study is preferred, or related job experience.
  • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the proven ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively; 
  • Strong written and oral and interpersonal communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment, and the ability to present to a varied public
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written; Bilingual a plus but not required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); 
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (home visits, agency visits, service provider visits etc.); 
  • Well organized and enthusiastic about working in a multi-cultural setting. 
  • Other duties as assigned.



Working Environment:

  • Standard, professional office environment; 
  • Regular travel to off-site locations varies; 
  • Access to a reliable vehicle to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area;
  • Some flexibility in remote scheduling options available


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  candidates  who  are  selected  for  interview  to  furnish  proof  of  vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

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. 


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. The IRC and IRC employees must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, 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.


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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