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Children and Youth Services Specialist- 2025883

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Supports immigrant and refugee youth and families by facilitating culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that promote academic success, social connection, and long-term integration.

About this role

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:
World Relief seeks a Children & Youth Services Specialist to support immigrant and refugee youth and their families by facilitating culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that promote academic success, social connection, and long-term integration.
this is a hybrid role- 4 days in office; 1 work from home

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • • Facilitate school enrollment, orientation, and immunization support for newcomer children. • Develop and manage Personal Development Plans for youth ages 15–24. • Coordinate tutoring, ESL support, and after-school or summer program referrals. • Recruit, train, and support mentors for academic, social, and career development. • Connect youth to career readiness, financial literacy, and vocational training. • Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed case management to youth and families. • Conduct routine check-ins and maintain accurate records in Dynamics CRM. • Support interpreter-facilitated communication between parents and school staff. • Promote parent engagement through culturally appropriate education and resources. • Collaborate with schools, after-school programs, and community service providers. • Collect and report program data in alignment with grant (RSIG/YM) requirements. • Track and evaluate progress toward outcome goals and adjust supports accordingly. SUPERVISORY POSITIONS: This role does not supervise staff but may oversee volunteers or mentors. All staff at World Relief are considered spiritual leaders and are expected to lead in a manner consistent with our Christian values, including praying with others, leading devotionals, and creating a spiritually supportive work environment.

    • 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
  • Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
    • Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field required
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with immigrant/refugee children and families
  • Experience with case management, youth programming, or mentorship coordination
  • Proficiency in using CRM or case management systems (e.g., Dynamics CRM
    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Deep understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with U.S. public school systems and newcomer family experiences
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work or related field
  • Bilingual in a relevant language such as Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, or Spanish
  • Prior experience working within a faith-based nonprofit or education system
  • Knowledge of relevant federal and local immigration or education policies

    • Skills

    Career Readiness CoordinationCase ManagementCulturally Responsive PracticesDynamics CRMEducation Policy KnowledgeESL SupportFinancial Literacy Program CoordinationGrant Reporting (RSIG/YM)Immigration Policy KnowledgeInterpreter-facilitated CommunicationMentor Recruitment And TrainingParent Engagement StrategiesPersonal Development PlanningTrauma-informed PracticesTutoring CoordinationU.S. Public School SystemsVocational Training Referral

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