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Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of refugee and immigrant youth. As a Youth Services Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting middle school students through tailored academic assistance and cultural orientation. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with families, advocate for their needs, and help navigate the educational landscape. With a focus on fostering positive identities and social development, you will collaborate with a passionate team to ensure successful transitions for students. If you are a solutions-driven change-maker, this role is perfect for you.
This job posting was opened on May 8, 2025. Please note that we will be prioritizing candidates who are current IRC (and recently employed by IRC) staff before other applicants. If necessary, we will extend the opportunity to external candidates.
IRC Background:
As part of Youth Services in the Education and Learning Department, the Refugee School Impact program supports refugee and immigrant students by providing tailored academic assistance, cultural orientation, and community engagement. The program helps students navigate the U.S. educational system through tutoring, mentoring, and individualized support, while also guiding families in understanding school expectations and accessing resources. Additionally, it connects families with essential services and advocates for their needs within the local school system to ensure a successful transition and academic achievement.
Scope of work:
The Refugee School Impact Middle School Program (RSI-MS) is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to support refugee middle school students. This role will act as a primary contact for youth engagement in community-based activities and provide essential support services to foster academic growth, cultural adaptation, positive identity, and social development. The specialist will work in various settings—such as homes, virtual platforms, and community centers—to guide and empower students. Reporting to the Youth Program Coordinator, the specialist will assist with outreach, recruitment, and enrollment, conduct workshops and orientations, manage a caseload of 2-5 high-needs clients, and coordinate community engagement and student advocacy efforts with school systems.
Major Responsibilities:
Outreach and Engagement
Client Management
Compliance Documentation
Team/Office Participation
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator
Other Internal and/or External Contacts: Education and Learning Manager, Youth Program Supervisor, HQ Youth and Education Technical Adviser
Job Requirements:
Working Environment:
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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