Youth Services Specialist - Immigrant & Refugee Support

World Relief; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief seeks a Children & Youth Services Specialist to support immigrant and refugee youth and their families with culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that promote academic success and long-term integration.

This hybrid role requires 4 days in office and 1 day remote, with opportunities to engage schools, mentors, and community partners while advancing program outcomes and grant reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Experience with immigrant/refugee youth programs and case management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate school enrollment, orientation, and immunization support for newcomer children.
• Develop and manage Personal Development Plans for youth ages 15–24.
• Coordinate tutoring, ESL support, and after-school or summer program referrals.
• Recruit, train, and support mentors for academic, social, and career development.
• Connect youth to career readiness, financial literacy, and vocational training.
• Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based case management to youth and families.
• Maintain accurate records in Dynamics CRM and report progress.
• Support interpreter-facilitated communication between parents and school staff.
• Promote parent engagement through culturally appropriate education and resources.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Culturally responsive

Interpersonal skills

Organization

School systems knowledge

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Dynamics CRM

Job description

World Relief seeks a Children & Youth Services Specialist to support immigrant and refugee youth and their families with culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that promote academic success and long-term integration.

This hybrid role requires 4 days in office and 1 day remote, with opportunities to engage schools, mentors, and community partners while advancing program outcomes and grant reporting requirements.