Refugee Early Education Advocate & Liaison

International Rescue Committee; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,188,000 - 69,343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks an Early Education Specialist to help refugee children access preschool and succeed academically and socially. You will engage parents, partner with schools, and coordinate resources to meet language and cultural needs in the Richmond area.

You will develop relationships with schools and families, provide case management, and support program monitoring while complying with donor and IRC policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related settings preferred; experience with immigrant children/parents strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation to maximize accessibility to early childhood education services.
• Connect families with community resources and programs for children ages 0-5.
• Provide individualized case management and referrals to services as needed.
• Advocate for students with special needs and facilitate access to services.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure data quality in systems.

Skills

Fluent English

Microsoft Office

Digital tools

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital tools

Driver's license

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks an Early Education Specialist to help refugee children access preschool and succeed academically and socially. You will engage parents, partner with schools, and coordinate resources to meet language and cultural needs in the Richmond area.

You will develop relationships with schools and families, provide case management, and support program monitoring while complying with donor and IRC policies.