Resource Navigator WA St. (SEEC)

IRCO•Portland, OR

17d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The program serves school-age refugee children, primarily ages 5 to 18, per current Office of Refugee Resettlement guidelines and policies, prioritizing children in the country less than one year and residents of Washington State. The central goal of the program is to fund activities that lead to unified access to the education of children and youth. Allowable activities must be aligned with the intent and purpose of the Refugee School Impact funding. The Resource Navigator does outreach, eligibility screening, supports students and parents, funds activities that lead the unified access of children and youth, resource navigation, provides training for schools and systems.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license, verification of current auto insurance, and have full use of an automobile during work hours.
Bilingual/trilingual in English and Ukrainian, Russian languages.
Is part of, has background, and/or experience in working with immigrant and refugee communities and understanding the cultural values and beliefs of that community
Bilingual in English and fluent in one of the following languages required: Ukrainian and Russian (with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing) ability to translate written and verbal information into concepts that are understandable for community members.
Must be proficient in the English language. Oral and written communication skills communicate with the needs of the position.
Minimum of two years of experience in case management, community outreach services, advocacy, social support, and assistance in resource navigation systems for groups and families.
Experience/proficient in MIP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and a variety of software packages.
Experience using standard office equipment.
Strong communication skills in a multilingual, multi-background organization
Strong ability to work with Mul-background staff in a team setting
Ability to use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities
Ability to courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, agency representatives, the public, and others
Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently, and to meet commitments
Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized approaches and support for eligible students, such as English as a Second Language classes
Connect students with tutors based on tutors’ availability
Organize after school and summer programs activities
Provide mentoring, behavioral health support, and programming that supports unified access.
Support families learning to navigate the U.S. education system, such as school-specific orientation for both families and students, and language access.
Develop training for school staff and systems around the unique and varied needs of ORR-eligible populations, ensuring language access by translating critical documents, interpretation, and specialized staff dedicated to working with ORR-eligible school-aged children, youth, and families.
Support parent engagement, through school orientation workshops
Prepare reports with complete and consistent information to assist the supervisor to be able to submit the data in a timely manner and sharing the required data and information if needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities for related job functions
Ability to deal with distressed and demanding clients and employees in an effective manner
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with people outside of the organization
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients
Attending staff meetings, partner meetings, internal and external committee meetings as assigned.
Support organizational record keeping requirements.
Other duties as assigned as needed by supervisor

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts