Children & Youth Services Coordinator

Connecticut Institute For Refu•New Haven, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is seeking a compassionate, organized, and energetic Children & Youth Services Coordinator to help refugee children and families successfully navigate life, school, and community in Connecticut. This is much more than a program coordination position—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children who are building new beginnings. At CIRI, we believe that caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. When you join our team, you'll find opportunities to make an impact every day by helping refugees and immigrants overcome barriers and build successful, self-sufficient lives in Connecticut. You will work alongside passionate, supportive colleagues who genuinely care about one another and the communities we serve. We encourage learning, collaboration, and professional development so you can continue building your career. You will build lasting relationships with families, schools, volunteers, and community partners while creating opportunities for children and youth to succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, International Studies, Human Services, or a related field.
Experience working with children, youth, and families.
Enjoys building relationships with people from many cultures and backgrounds.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
Communicates with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
Believes every child deserves access to education and opportunity.
Can work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
Committed to maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
Can occasionally work evenings or weekends for special events or programming.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with refugee or immigrant communities
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Experience working with high school students
Experience using client databases or case management systems
Fluency in Dari or Pashto

Responsibilities

Coordinate programs that help refugee children and youth succeed both academically and socially.
Help newly arrived students enroll in school and successfully transition into their new classrooms.
Build strong partnerships with schools, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Support families as they learn to navigate the U.S. education system.
Coordinate educational workshops and family learning opportunities.
Connect students with tutoring, enrichment, after-school programs, and community resources.
Develop programming that helps teens prepare for college, trade schools, apprenticeships, and careers.
Coordinate CIRI's Refugee Summer Academy, including planning activities, supporting teachers and volunteers, and managing day-to-day operations.
Collaborate with case managers and other CIRI staff to ensure children receive culturally responsive, trauma-informed support.
Coordinate interpretation services when needed to help schools and families communicate effectively.
Track program outcomes and maintain accurate client documentation to meet grant and reporting requirements.