Youth Career readiness Coach

$20 - $22/Yr

International Rescue Committee - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Atlanta, GA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Youth Career Readiness Coach supports clients in the IRC's Connect to Success (C2S) program in reaching their career goals. Connect to Success is a program that serves out-of-school refugee youth and young adults (ages 16-24 years old), providing one-on-one coaching and case management, as well as group workshops and enrichment opportunities. The Youth Career Readiness Coach will report to the Connect to Success Coordinator and work with the colleagues on the Youth Programs team to coordinate service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management and individualized career coaching services for youth/young adults in C2S in accordance with their Individual Service Plan.
• Coach students through Penn Foster virtual high school diploma curriculum.
• Design and lead college and career readiness workshops on topics including resume writing, interview skills, financial aid, and college application process.
• Design and implement opportunities for career advancement, including job shadowing, career fairs, networking opportunities, and internships.
• Assist youth enrolled in other IRC Atlanta Youth Programs with job placement as needed.
• Receive referrals from internal and external partners.
• Screen, interview, and enroll potential clients for C2S.
• Build relationships with refugee youth and families utilizing a trauma-informed approach.
• Build new partnerships and maintain existing partnerships with employers and workforce development organizations.
• Research best practices in career and college readiness and propose program improvements.
• Partner with IRC Atlanta Youth Programs for joint social and career readiness events.
• Maintain accurate and current data on all enrolled Connect to Success clients.
• Attend Connect to Success evaluation meetings and participate in implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Meet weekly with Connect to Success Coordinator to discuss work assignment.
• Attend Youth Education Team meetings and complete administrative duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling or related field preferred.
• Experience providing individualized support to immigrant youth who recently arrived in the US.
• 2+ years related professional experience such as teaching, tutoring, youth development or youth case management.
• 1+ year experience supervision experience preferably related to teaching/tutoring or extended learning programs.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations; cross-cultural or overseas experience.
• Experience teaching English Language Learners.
• Experience teaching/tutoring virtually preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; Proficiency in predominant language of local client a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of positive youth development, vocational training, and youth employment.
• Knowledge of virtual learning platforms and strong technology skills.

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families