Children & Youth Specialist - Limited Term presso World Relief

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 child’s 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 child’s 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:

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Direct-service experience with children and/or youth required

Valid driver’s license, regular access to vehicle, and ability/willingness to drive 15-passenger van required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience using MS Office Word and Excel preferred

Initiative and Independent Work

Manage Competing Priorities

Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills

Organizational Skills Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills (oral and written)

Teamwork

Confidentiality and Professionalism

BA/BS and background in education or social service field

Knowledge of World Relief

Cross-cultural experience desired

Previous volunteer supervision preferred

Occasionally nights and weekends as necessary

Fluency in one of the following preferred: Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish

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