Education AmeriCorps

4 weeks ago

Richmond VA United States International Rescue Committee Full time
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 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 delivers 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.

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


Minimum 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.


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.
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.

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