International Rescue Committee Richmond , VA 23234
Posted 3 weeks ago
Requisition ID: req51227
Job Title: Education AmeriCorps
Sector: Youth Services
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Richmond, VA USA
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
Background: The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Scope of Service: The Education AmeriCorps member will join the Youth Services team as they support newly arrived youth and young adult refugees and immigrants in their short and long-term personal, educational and career goals. This position reports to the Youth Program Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning, coordination, and leading of various activities, such as after school sessions, workshops on a variety of social-emotional learning topics, tutoring, job shadowing, and others as needed
Coordinate program volunteers
Document attendance and related program information
Provide transportation to participants to attend group activities as needed
Provide assessments to individuals enrolling in program
Assess potential mentors and facilitate match making process for the youth mentoring program
Provide follow-up support to clients and mentors to ensure ongoing participation and success
Research and provide career pathway information to participants
Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed
Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in education, working with youth, or social work
Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired
Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must have a valid driver's license and consistent access to reliable transportation
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Must be at least 18 years old
Must commit to one full term of service through August 31, 2024
Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.
Must complete a National Service Criminal History check
Please note this position is an AmeriCorps role starting in September where the living stipend is $28,800. Upon completion of service, AmeriCorps member will be eligible for an education award of approx. $7,395.
Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the AmeriCorps State program subgranted through the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services. Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.
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