Youth Program Coordinator

The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the daily implementation of all REACH (Refugee Education, Acculturation, Civic Engagement, and Health) Program components. During the Spring Semester this includes academic tutoring and support, mentorship and social/emotional enrichment for high-school aged youth living and enrolled in school in City Heights. During the Summer months, the Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for program development, outreach, and facilitation. This a part-time, short-term position through August 26, 2022. The Youth Program Coordinator will work 18.75 hours/week, primarily in the afternoon.

Major Responsibilities:

·       Outreach and recruit refugee and immigrant youth to participate in various programs at Crawford and Hoover High Schools;

·       Facilitate after-school tutoring sessions multiple days per week;

·       Serve as a liaison to key teachers and staff at school sites, district, and community partners;

·       Assess and monitor students’ SEL gains by regularly administrating and evaluating funder prescribed or internal assessments;

·       Assist with program development and facilitation of summer youth program including, but not limited to: sports activities, team-building games, art projects, English language lessons, and field trips;

·       Maintain and input student attendance records;

·       Ensure all clients follow the policies of the program and report client progress including collecting eligibility documentation;

·       Participate in weekly Team meetings to collaborate with colleagues;

·       Engage in community partner meetings to strengthen network of support for youth;

·       Use IRC and program database(s) as assigned to track client services, outcomes, and metrics;

·       Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

·       Local resident of San Diego, eager to work in-person to support refugee and immigrant youth;

·       Some college or undergraduate degree in the educational/social services field or equivalent years of related work experience preferred;

·       Past experience with IRC Youth Programs a plus;

·       Experience working in a diverse, and non-traditional setting with diverse client base;

·       Experience in a non-profit setting and/or international setting a plus;

·       Experience with online learning platforms including Zoom, Google Classroom and Drive a plus;

·       Strong English written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make presentations and lead groups;

·       Ability to think and work independently;

·       Must be very flexible, capable of working under pressure with deadlines and handling multiple priorities;

·       Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment;

·       Strong digital literacy skills, particularly in MS Office applications and experience with databases;

·       Proficient in Spanish, Swahili, Arabic, and/or Farsi a plus.

Working Environment:

·       Must be a local resident of San Diego;

·       Work schedule will be a hybrid model with flexibility in the mornings, and in-person work at school sites in the afternoon between 3:30pm and 6:00pm; some evenings and weekends may be needed for special programming such as field trips;

·       Regular travel to off-site locations is required; valid Driver’s License, active and sufficient insurance and reliable transportation required;

·       Standard, professional IRC office environment.

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 $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, 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.

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.

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