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Family Engagement Specialist

2 months ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States International Rescue Committee Full time
Job Title: Family Engagement Specialist

**Job Summary:**

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Family Engagement Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, GA. As a key member of our Youth Program, you will play a critical role in supporting the enrollment of eligible school-aged refugee youth into local schools and promoting access to education for all.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the enrollment of all school-aged youth resettled by IRC in Atlanta into local schools, including transporting families in IRC vehicles.
  • Conduct school intake interviews, gather school history information, complete family needs assessments, and support with online school enrollment applications.
  • Help design and implement weekly expanded School Orientation workshops for newcomer families and youth to support transition into U.S K-12 school.
  • Conduct pre- and post-assessments to evaluate caregiver understanding of U.S. school attendance and participation requirements.
  • Receive and respond to referrals from IRC's internal referral system, collaborating with various staff across IRC's programs.
  • Connect with school districts to identify key contacts, facilitate the enrollment process, and gather feedback from school districts to improve IRC's partnership with school districts.
  • Utilize interpretation services, conduct family outreach, attend school meetings, and provide systems navigation and support to improve families' connections with schools and enhance students' engagement.
  • Build supportive relationships with refugee youth and families utilizing a trauma-informed approach to support students' academic and long-term goals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or a related field of study.
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience in an educational or social services setting, family engagement, or youth case management.
  • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations, cross-cultural, or overseas experience.
  • Experience working with multi-lingual learners or supporting families of multi-lingual learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of how to navigate the US school system, the rights of immigrant families, and individual advocacy.
  • Experience with/knowledge of educational case management best practices.
  • Training and facilitation skills, experience leading workshops with diverse multilingual youth and adults.
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to quickly problem-solve and change plans and activities according to student need or unexpected circumstances.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to maintain responsibility for multiple tasks in the context of a diverse, fast-paced work environment.

Working Environment:

A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the Clarkston and Stone Mountain area, including home visits and school visits. May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Benefits:

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including paid time off, sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan. Full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.