About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
World Relief seeks a Children & Youth Services Specialist to support immigrant and refugee youth and their families by facilitating culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that promote academic success, social connection, and long-term integration.
this is a hybrid role- 4 days in office; 1 work from home
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- • Facilitate school enrollment, orientation, and immunization support for newcomer children. • Develop and manage Personal Development Plans for youth ages 15–24. • Coordinate tutoring, ESL support, and after-school or summer program referrals. • Recruit, train, and support mentors for academic, social, and career development. • Connect youth to career readiness, financial literacy, and vocational training. • Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed case management to youth and families. • Conduct routine check-ins and maintain accurate records in Dynamics CRM. • Support interpreter-facilitated communication between parents and school staff. • Promote parent engagement through culturally appropriate education and resources. • Collaborate with schools, after-school programs, and community service providers. • Collect and report program data in alignment with grant (RSIG/YM) requirements. • Track and evaluate progress toward outcome goals and adjust supports accordingly. SUPERVISORY POSITIONS: This role does not supervise staff but may oversee volunteers or mentors. All staff at World Relief are considered spiritual leaders and are expected to lead in a manner consistent with our Christian values, including praying with others, leading devotionals, and creating a spiritually supportive work environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs (https://worldrelief.org/values/), Statement of Faith (https://worldrelief.org/statement-of-faith-details/), Christian Identity (https://worldrelief.org/content/uploads/2022/06/Towards-a-Fresh-Embrace-of-our-Christian-Identity-2.pdf) and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document (https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation-publication/)
- Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with immigrant/refugee children and families
- Experience with case management, youth programming, or mentorship coordination
- Proficiency in using CRM or case management systems (e.g., Dynamics CRM
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Familiarity with U.S. public school systems and newcomer family experiences
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Social Work or related field
- Bilingual in a relevant language such as Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, or Spanish
- Prior experience working within a faith-based nonprofit or education system
- Knowledge of relevant federal and local immigration or education policies
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time employees.
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.