Resource Navigator

IRCO • Vancouver, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org .

POSITION: Resource Navigator
JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1/Grade 8
WAGE: Starting at $49,572 per year based on experience
FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864
LOCATIONS: Slavic & Eastern European Center (SEEC) Washington Office 4400 NE 77th # 275, Vancouver, WA 98662 & SEEC, 555 SE 99th AVE, Portland, OR 97216
On Site
FTE; FT/PT; STATUS : 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)
APPLY AT: www.irco.org
STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits
PROGRAM(S): SEEC Schoolsout WA (SOWA)
SECTOR/DIVISION: Slavic & Eastern European Center/Center Managed Funds

Requirements

• English required, bilingual in Ukrainian or Russian languages preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, verification of current auto insurance, and have full use of an automobile during work hours.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Ukrainian & Russian languages preferred with the ability to communicate and translate information effectively, both orally and in writing, into concepts that are understandable for community members
• 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
• Ability to use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities
• Strong ability to work with multi-background staff in a team setting
• 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

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.
• Capable of meeting multiple, including conflicting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities for related job functions.
• Deal with distressed and demanding clients and employees in an effective manner.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• 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

• Full-Time with Benefits
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree