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Student Support Specialist

2 months ago


Abilene, United States International Rescue Committee Full time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worldâs 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 50 countries and more than 25 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. Scope of Work: The Student Support Specialist will work with refugee students, parents, case work staff, and the Abilene Independent School District (AISD) to coordinate academic and civic integration and promote academic success in refugee students new to Abilene. 
Responsibilities: Educational case management and coaching:⢠Assess educational background of refugee students enrolled in the program, determine barriers to academic success, and develop an individualized educational service plan.⢠Develop an academic support service plan with parents of school students enrolled into the program.⢠Orient newly arrived school students and parents on the US education system and Abilene Independent School District regulations (Will be split by two staff members)⢠Connect refugee students with tutoring resources.⢠Refer students to IRC services or external partners as needed for medical and social support.⢠Provide training and oversight to volunteer mentors for academic coaching group-based programming facilitation.⢠Plan group-based student programming schedules and organize logistics.⢠Develop meeting agendas and lesson plans.⢠Facilitate group-based student group meetings and student Spring Break and Summer Academy activities in line with the program design and activity/lesson plans.⢠Ensure adherence to safeguarding, safety, and security policies and procedures.⢠Monitor student attendance.⢠Communicate with parents/caregivers on a regular basis.⢠Provide cultural and refugee specific training to educational partners.⢠Program documentation and reporting.⢠Maintain program information and data collection systems in compliance with IRC standards and contractual obligations, contribute to strengthening program monitoring. â¢ Ensure program participants are properly enrolled and maintain student files, including educational assessments, service plans, case notes, and documentation of program outcomes.⢠Ensure program data is consistently collected and entered in ETO and in accordance with contractual obligations. â¢ Contribute to program reporting for internal and external purposes. â¢ Other responsibilities as assigned.
Team Coordination â¢ Collaborate and communicate with Youth Programs team members and other office colleagues to ensure wraparound support for families served across departments â¢ Collaborate with the volunteer coordinator on recruiting mentors. â¢ Ensure referrals across programs are followed up â¢ Provide support and expertise to other youth programs and office teams related to supporting youth and family needs 
Qualifications:⢠Bachelorâs degree strongly preferred, preferably in the areas of education, psychology, or social work. â¢ Experience working with at-risk youth, specifically in the context of educational and social programs.⢠Experience in case management and working with refugee and/or immigrant populations highly desirable. â¢ Demonstrated understanding of the US education system.⢠Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.  Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.⢠Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).⢠Valid driverâs license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.⢠Ability to work hours conducive to meeting with middle and high school students outside of school.⢠May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Compensation:Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.#LI-ONSITE
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way â our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.