Afghan Youth Program Assistant Coordinator
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Part time, Non-exempt position: 15-20 hours per week, may require some evenings, weekends
$15-$17.50/hour starting rate, based on experience
The following job description includes major responsibilities and expectations. This list is not all-inclusive; this role may be expected to perform job-related duties beyond those contained in this list.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to effectively run a high-quality, evidence-based, community-oriented youth program that will empower refugee and immigrant youth to achieve their goals and promote the success of young people and their families. We are seeking a bilingual (English and Pashto) person for this position.
This person will be responsible for helping coordinate the Asian Center’s Youth Program along with the Youth Program Coordinator and Family Resources Program Manager. This position will focus on working with Afghan youth, and will work together with the Youth Program Coordinator to run weekly programs at select high schools and middle schools, as well as coordinate one-to-one mentoring and case management services.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate multiple weekly after-school, school-day, or weekend youth programs at select high schools, middle schools, or at the Asian Center
- Develop relationships with LPS community liaisons, ELL teachers, guidance counselors, parents, and others that can help form a community of support and success
- Recruit participants for programs, including using community contacts and knowledge to seek out potential participants and identify community members’ needs
- Mentor a caseload of 20 youth through one-to-one case management
- Document all contacts with youth in spreadsheets and databases for use in reports; assist Youth Program Coordinator and Family Resources Program Manager in completing reports and managing grants
- Provide oversight to interns and volunteers involved with youth programs, must be knowledgeable of policies and procedures governing interns and volunteers
- Attend and successfully complete all required training programs
- Attend weekly youth staff meetings, schedule regular check-ins with supervisor
- Act as a representative of the ACCC in public forums in a positive, knowledgeable, and professional manner
- May provide additional transportation in agency vans, must complete van training
Qualifications
- Experience working with high school and/or middle school students strongly preferred
- Experience planning events or programs, teaching, or other related skills preferred
- Must be able to work independently and demonstrate team-building, problem solving, time management, and decision making skills
- Communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), etc.
Benefits
- Monthly accruing health and wellness reimbursement
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, 2% employer contribution after 1 year
- 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating personal holidays
- Infant-at-Work Program
- Paid vacation accruing
- Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, and Civic Leave
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
