Education AmeriCorps
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's
worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety,
education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by
conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert
Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international
humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more
than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to
survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their
communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting
impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're
a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in
positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for
a better future.
Background: The International Rescue Committee helps people whose
lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to
survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Scope of
Service: The Education AmeriCorps member will join the Youth
Services team as they support newly arrived youth and young adult
refugees and immigrants in their short and long-term personal,
educational and career goals. This position reports to the Youth
Program Supervisor. Responsibilities: *Assist with the planning,
coordination, and leading of various activities, such as after
school sessions, workshops on a variety of social-emotional
learning topics, tutoring, job shadowing, and others as needed
*Coordinate program volunteers *Document attendance and related
program information *Provide transportation to participants to
attend group activities as needed *Provide assessments to
individuals enrolling in program *Assess potential mentors and
facilitate match making process for the youth mentoring program
*Provide follow-up support to clients and mentors to ensure ongoing
participation and success *Research and provide career pathway
information to participants *Participate in all program meetings,
development activities, and other meetings as needed
Minimum Qualifications:*Demonstrated interest in education, working
with youth, or social work *Strong communication skills, with
fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of
the predominant languages of the local client base is desired
*Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
*Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
*Must have a valid driver's license and consistent access to
reliable transportation *Must be a US citizen or legal permanent
resident *Must be at least 18 years old *Must commit to one full
term of service through August 31, 2024 *Must be high school
graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school
diploma or GED during their term of service. *Must complete a
National Service Criminal History check Please note this position
is an AmeriCorps role starting in September where the living
stipend is $28,800. Upon completion of service, AmeriCorps member
will be eligible for an education award of approx. $7,395. Proposed
activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the
AmeriCorps State program subgranted through the Commonwealth of
Virginia, Virginia Department of Social Services. Activities are
contingent upon funding availability and award from AmeriCorps.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must
adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our
Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and
Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC
is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe
work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity
and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate
discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC
persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation
of women, people that are from country and communities we serve,
and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are
under-represented in global power structures.
Keywords: International Rescue Committee, Richmond , Education AmeriCorps, Education / Teaching , Richmond, Virginia
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