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Youth School Success Specialist
 International Rescue Committee | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
| 263 West 38th Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 10, 2025 | |
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The Youth Program Specialist supports school-aged refugee youth and their families in successful adjustment and transitions to school.
The Youth Program Specialist will play a vital role in the implementation of the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (July 1 to August 15, 2025). They will be part of the Student Support Team, promoting student social-emotional development, positive program engagement, and connection to resources. They will also lead outreach to families, parents, and caregivers. The Youth Program Specialist will also be expected to participate in SEL lessons, support field trips, and other special events.
Position Term: June 16 to August 29, 2025
Major Responsibilities:
* Outreach to families confirming their attendance, and coordinating the distribution and translation of materials
* Conduct behavioral observations of students in the classroom environment and develop behavior plans for students exhibiting the highest level of need
* Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Support, meet with students to implement individual and group behavioral interventions and strategies
* Collect and compile all data related to Tier II and Tier III services provided as part of the Multi-Tier Systems of Support from Classroom Culture Lead Teachers and the Student Support Team
* Cooperate in enrolling parents and caregivers into Parent ESOL Classes
* Assist in enrolling new students into the Academy in compliance with IRC policies and procedures
* Coordinate student school enrollment, registration for school breakfast and lunch, student placement testing, immunization, and registration for after-school programs, mentoring, and summer programs
* Provide or secure interpretation services as needed to address issues involving children's education
* Refer youth and families for community-based services, including mental health counseling, after-school programs, and other beneficial programming
* Plan for and lead Social Emotional Learning and affinity groups with small groups of students
* Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Support and Dean of Instruction for Upper School, plan for and lead an extracurricular class for middle/high school-aged students at NYSA
* Maintain comprehensive case notes and regularly update the family's individual service plan to respond to students' academic, material, and special case management needs in accordance with standards set by IRC and funding partners
* Supervise and assign tasks to 1-2 supporting interns
* Participate in staff development and team meetings
* Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field strongly preferred.
Work Experience:
* Minimum of one year experience with youth required, preferably with English language learners
* Proficiency working with learners from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups is highly desired
* Experience in a public education setting is highly preferred
* Familiarity with refugee and immigrant populations highly preferred
* Experience designing student-centered, thematic-based curricula and developing monitoring and evaluation systems highly desired
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
* Solid diplomacy, relationship building, and networking skills; ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural environment
* Highly organized, responsible, and flexible; ability to maintain responsibility for multiple tasks in the context of a diverse, fast-paced work environment and maintain composure under pressure
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Language Skills: The ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required. Fluency in one of the languages of the populations served is required (Spanish highly preferred, Ukrainian, Russian, Dari, Pashto, French preferred)
Working Environment: This position is required to be on-site Monday to Friday at the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy, located at a centrally located school in Manhattan. The position will support taking students on off-site field trips on Fridays.
Fitness for Service: Candidates must provide a signed statement from a physician attesting to their fitness to work at a summer camp.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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