Continuing Education Program Coordinator - Glendale, United States - International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee

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Glendale, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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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.

Job Overview:

The Continuing Education Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting refugee teens as they pursue educational opportunities beyond their initial schooling.

The Continuing Education Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring programs that empower these students to continue their education and build a strong foundation for their future.

Major Responsibilities:

Meet with each student individually to assess their educational needs, including their history, language proficiency, interests, learning preferences, and any challenges they may face to create a personalized educational plan for each student, addressing barriers and fostering a positive learning environment.
Identify suitable alternative high school or GED programs for students aged 16 and older who cannot participate in the local public school system and guide students through the enrollment process ensuring they have access to necessary materials and resources.
Arrange visits to local colleges and universities highlighting available academic programs, extracurricular activities, and student support services.
Help clients enroll in job training programs, including internships, apprenticeships, and workstudy opportunities at local vocational schools, community colleges, and industryspecific training centers.
Maintain comprehensive records of program activities, gather impact stories, and prepare regular reports.
Set measurable program goals and collect feedback from students, teachers, and program participants to regularly assess the program's effectiveness and modify the program accordingly.
Collaborate with stakeholders to create and update the program plan, including developing and maintaining programrelated documents, such as program manuals, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to funding requirements, regulations, and grant terms.
Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.
Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive strengthbased services to IRC clients through coordination of cases and effective communication between team members and departments.
Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency and funders, placing importance on client confidentiality.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in education, social work, or a related field.
25 years in children/youth education or social programs, including program management. Experience with refugees/immigrants or crosscultural work is a plus.
Familiarity with educational systems, college admissions, vocational training programs, and standards for highquality youth programming.
Experience documenting program services and tracking data to monitor against program benchmarks and meet reporting and funder requirements.
Ability to promote an organizational culture reflecting service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Leadership that values collaboration of diverse cultures and perspectives.
Fluency in English; bilingual ability in a language spoken by the local refugee population is preferred.
Valid driver's license, active insurance policy, reliable transportation, and eligibility to receive a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.

Working Environment:

A combination of standard office environment and 'field' time in and around the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
This position may involve occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate participants' schedules.

US Benefits:
The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits.

All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans:

up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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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.

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