Youth Program Specialist - Short-term

Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's largest humanitarian non‑governmental organizations, responding to crises to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and dignity to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Client Services

• Develop and implement youth programming, such as after‑school or cultural enrichment activities.
• Coordinate services to refugee children and their parents in partnership with local school systems to support students’ educational success through regular attendance and participation in school activities.
• Orient newly arrived families to the American public‑school system and family law issues to increase interaction between school staff and parents, as well as parental participation in classroom activities.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑tests of each family’s understanding of the U.S. school attendance and participation requirements.
• Advocate for children in situations of abuse or neglect and refer to partner agencies as appropriate; work with parents to advocate for special‑needs students in identification, testing, and provision of special education services.
• Improve school personnel’s understanding of refugee families’ cultural and language needs.
• Support student success by encouraging participation in after‑school tutoring, mentoring, high‑school completion programs, after‑school and summer clubs, and college preparation assistance.

Compliance Documentation

• Monitor and track students’ progress from one grade level to the next.
• Ensure required intake documents are fully completed and the service plan updated as appropriate.

Team/Office Participation

• Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.
• Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive strength‑based services to IRC clients through coordination of cases and effective communication between team members and departments.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client confidentiality.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related field of study is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the human services field is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
• Self‑starter with excellent problem‑solving skills, combined with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in a language spoken by the local refugee population is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Must have a valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
• Must possess or be eligible to receive a fingerprint clearance card in accordance with Arizona State Law.

• A combination of standard office environment and field time in and around the service delivery area to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Pay range: $20.97 per hour.

• 10 sick days
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20‑25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and mental health support

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.