Refugee Education & Life Skills Coordinator

Bethany Christian Services; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance & wellness program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services, rooted in faith, seeks an Education Specialist/Medical Coordinator to support refugee and immigrant youth across the U.S. You will develop ESL classes, monitor education progress, and coordinate with schools within the program.

Join a mission-driven team delivering life skills curricula, maintaining records, arranging transportation, supervising volunteers, and collaborating with Case Managers to ensure each resident's educational and medical needs are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services, Recreation Therapy, Education, or equivalent.
• Experience in community education and/or child welfare.
• Experience with refugees and minority families, a plus.
• Must complete 40 hours of annual training.
• Knowledge of the U.S. public school system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of recreation therapy principles, therapeutic interventions, and group counseling techniques.
• Ability to pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline hepatitis immunization.
• Must pass criminal history screen and MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate ESL classes and study time activities for all youth within program.
• Document youth education progress.
• Communicate with residents' schools to ensure consistent educational progress.
• Develop and implement life skills curriculum in alignment with program and agency expectations.
• Maintain clear records of youth attendance and report to the assigned Case Manager.
• Maintain communication with collateral resources as needed and supervision.
• Provide educational materials for residents in the home to use.
• Provide and assess an English and Life Skills needs test for all newly arriving residents and at graduation.
• Conduct assessment and matching of mentors with mentees.
• Conduct case recordings in compliance with state licensing standards and DHS standards.
• Prepare and be involved in supervision with the Home Coordinator.
• Provide recommendations for treatment approaches and interventions in staff meetings, and conferences.
• Develop and maintain an organized system for client’s medical care needs including scheduling appointments, transport to appointments, and aftercare communications.
• Monitor all medications and refills.
• Provide follow-up care for all appointments.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and staff meetings.
• Stay abreast of community resources; may work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Recreation Therapy, Education, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bethany Christian Services, rooted in faith, seeks an Education Specialist/Medical Coordinator to support refugee and immigrant youth across the U.S. You will develop ESL classes, monitor education progress, and coordinate with schools within the program.

Join a mission-driven team delivering life skills curricula, maintaining records, arranging transportation, supervising volunteers, and collaborating with Case Managers to ensure each resident's educational and medical needs are met.