Refugee Youth Education Specialist

IRC - International Rescue Committee; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starting at $163 per

Dental starting at $6.50

Vision starting at $5

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Youth Services Specialist in Louisville, KY to support ORR-eligible refugee students ages 6–18 and their families. You will help families enroll in school, conduct orientation sessions, and coordinate with local schools to track academic progress.

The role includes after-school tutoring, summer programs, and collaboration with community partners. A Bachelor’s degree and English proficiency are required; a driver’s license is often needed for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or related field preferred.
• Experience with refugee, immigrant, or multicultural youth and families.
• Fluent in English; additional languages desirable.
• Proficiency with ClientTrack or similar database is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist newly arrived ORR-eligible families with school enrollment for children ages 6–18, including interpretation support as needed.
• Provide school orientation and lead Extended School Orientation workshops for parents/guardians.
• Coordinate with JCPS Office of Multilingual Learners and school staff to identify enrollment issues and communicate progress.
• Support families choosing private schools, homeschools, or districts outside JCPS.
• Deliver the after-school program twice a week during the school year, tutoring in reading/writing and other academic support.

Skills

English fluency

Multicultural communication

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

ClientTrack

Microsoft Office

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Youth Services Specialist in Louisville, KY to support ORR-eligible refugee students ages 6–18 and their families. You will help families enroll in school, conduct orientation sessions, and coordinate with local schools to track academic progress.

The role includes after-school tutoring, summer programs, and collaboration with community partners. A Bachelor’s degree and English proficiency are required; a driver’s license is often needed for