Youth Case Aide – Pashto Speaking

IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

Job Overview: The Case Aide provides direct support to the youth team to facilitate the Refugees Empowering Peers (REP) mentoring program and services for youth clients. Assisting the youth team in the provision of after-school and summer high school mentoring services, at Sacramento region high schools, including implementing REP curriculum lessons, providing small group mentoring with youth clients, language and cultural support, and providing communication with caregivers and families. Providing language assistance (interpreting) when requested, if appropriate and other duties as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Providing language, Pashto, and cultural support for youth assessments, individual service plans, and goal mapping and communication support for caregivers/families
• Attending pre and post session planning and debrief meetings
• Being present at REP mentoring sessions, located on specific Sacramento high school campuses
• Sending reminders to youth and families about program events and meetings
• Supporting lessons and implementation of REP curriculum including leading activities and interpretation when needed
• Meeting with a small group of youth to go over action items from lesson plans and review youth goal maps as they relate to lesson of the day
• Creating a safe and healing environment for youth
• Assisting the In-School Youth Specialist in troubleshooting any challenges in youth attendance and communication to youth/caregivers
• Assisting the In-School Youth Specialist in building relationships with teacher and school administration
• Collaborating effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Building and maintaining relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients.
• Using personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area.
• May provide interpretation services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

*Internal:***IRC Employees, interns, volunteers

External:Community partners and school districts

Job Requirements:

Education: High school diploma.

Work Experience: Prior experience working with youth or being served by IRC as a youth client.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating cross-culturally.
• Demonstrated ability, willingness, and confidence interpreting both one-on-one, and in group and large classroom settings if needed.
• Must be a team player, detail oriented, patient, professional, and reliable.
• Must exhibit professionalism across communication methods: call, texts, emails, in-person.
• Must be responsive to requests and feedback. Flexible, on-call schedule, including evening availability.

Language Skills: Fluency in both written and spoken English and Pashto.

Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area**.**

Working Environment:

• A combination of time at high school sites and standard office environment along with remote work.
• Early evening work typically ending around 6 PM.
• Summer work will be during the day, 8A-1P

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.