Children & Youth Specialist - Limited Term

Children & Youth Specialist - Limited Term

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered yes, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If youre looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the worlds greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The goal of the Children & Youth Specialist Limited Term is to help immigrant children and their families successfully adjust to the American school system and to access community services. This position provides case management for children birth through high school, assisting with WIC enrollment, providing community referrals, assisting with preschool and K-12 school enrollment, facilitating parent engagement and education, and serving as a liaison between refugee and immigrant families and local elementary, middle, and high schools.

This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 6 / 30 / 2026 and contingent upon funding extension.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Meet with families who have 0-5 year old children to determine areas of assistance needed Assist with initial WIC enrollment and provide ongoing WIC education
• Educate parents on developmental milestones and work towards achieving them
• Provide parents with an early childhood orientation and additional parent education
• Refer parents to community resources for their childs needs including Early Intervention and Counseling Services as applicable
• Assist and / or provide information regarding preschool, birth-3 enrollments
• Collaborate with community partners and schools
• Collaborate and communicate with Immigrant Family Services and other WRC staff
• Ensure enrollment in elementary, middle, and high school aged immigrant youth in public schools
• Serve as a liaison between families and school staff to assist in problem solving, arrange parent meetings, and facilitate ongoing communication
• Provide initial and ongoing orientation regarding education systems, procedures, and expectations to the families World Relief serves
• Mediate and advocate for school-aged students within school settings
• Conduct periodic information sessions for families addressing a broad range of educational topics
• Refer families to services that will enhance their childs education and success, such as other after school programs, social services, or medical referrals Youth Clubs Participation
• Facilitation of at least one after school youth club (potentially virtual), utilizing curriculum created by the Youth Clubs Specialist
• Manage volunteers, interns, and / or work-study students in the context of club
• Maintain data of client and volunteer records using databases; ensure that student attendance is taken each week and reported accurately
• Maintain accurate reporting records, case-notes, and student files
• Actively participate in department meetings, staff development opportunities, program trainings, community activities, and organizational events
• Perform other duties as requested by the Children and Youth Services Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

$23 - $24 an hour

Compensation details : 23-24 Hourly Wage

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