Empowering Refugee Youth Services Coordinator

Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (3 plan options)

Dental and Vision coverage

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

20 days Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is seeking a Children & Youth Services Coordinator in New Haven, CT (with one day per week in Bridgeport) to help refugee children and families navigate school and everyday life. You will coordinate programs that support academic and social success, build partnerships with schools, and connect families with tutoring and community resources.

A bachelor's degree and experience with diverse communities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, International Studies, Human Services, or a related field.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Ability to build relationships across cultures.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Empathetic, patient, and professional communication.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs that help refugee children and youth succeed academically and socially.
• Help newly arrived students enroll in school and transition into classrooms.
• Build partnerships with schools, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Support families navigating the U.S. education system.
• Coordinate educational workshops and family learning opportunities.
• Connect students with tutoring, enrichment, after-school programs, and community resources.
• Develop programming for college, trade schools, apprenticeships, and careers.
• Coordinate Refugee Summer Academy and day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with case managers to provide trauma-informed support.
• Coordinate interpretation services when needed.
• Track program outcomes and maintain client documentation for grants.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Cultural competency

Organizational skills

Empathy and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, International Studies, Human Services, or related field

Tools

Client databases / case management systems

Job description

The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is seeking a Children & Youth Services Coordinator in New Haven, CT (with one day per week in Bridgeport) to help refugee children and families navigate school and everyday life. You will coordinate programs that support academic and social success, build partnerships with schools, and connect families with tutoring and community resources.

A bachelor's degree and experience with diverse communities are preferred.