Refugee Transition Specialist

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Karly Chavez, Director, at (385)-646-7402 or email [email protected]

Hours per week: 40 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

• Provide direct support to Refugee students and their families in Granite School District.
• Build communities by working with schools to identify and engage refugee youth, ages 5-22 years old, at risk of drop out, in earning a diploma, GED, and/or vocational certificate.
• Will work with DWS, Job Corps, SLCC, Refugee Education Center, and Universities to help assist youth with opportunities to further education/job training.
• Responsible for supplementing educational needs for refugee students.

Essential Functions

• Assist students in the Tumaini on the Go program, during the school year and the summer program
• Assess and document current students, and up to age 22: progress with academic development, independent living skills development and adjustment to culture.
• Complete monthly in-school/center visits with students to review: grades, attendance, citizenship ratings and to address any needs or concerns.
• Complete quarterly home visits to review and assess progress and barriers to students' progress.
• Teach parents about their right to advocate for their child's needs with relation to IEP's, 504's, and other necessary accommodations.
• Attend and participate in student IEP and/or 504 meetings.
• Attend and participate in SST and MTSS meetings.
• Collaborate with academic coaches, tutors, schools, and community partners to aid the student in completing high school diploma and post-secondary education/training.
• Assist students academically through small group support, learning plans, connecting with school staff for support, etc.
• Initiate and run the Student Ambassador Program in our High Schools - coordinate meetings, implement processes, promote enrollment, and support.
• Complete social assessments with youth and parents.
• Create a treatment plan with youth, family, and school.
• Implement, review, and reassess treatment plans quarterly.
• Teach independent living skills under the following subjects: Education, Career Planning, Housing, Financial Management, Physical and Mental Health, Transportation, Communication, and Social Relationships, Laws, Safety, and Emergency Response.
• Make referrals to community resources including mental health supports.
• Maintain a database of barriers and identify impactful practices and supports for each participant, documenting interactions and action steps for support.
• Maintain a good working relationship with refugee agencies.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent public relation and organizational skills, including computer skills.
• Ability to work with school administrators.
• Public presentations skills preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of all levels of the school system and requirements for student entry and exit.
• Ability to work with at-risk students.
• Ability to work with refugee students and families.
• Bilingual preferred

Required Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have own transportation
• Bilingual preferred

Interactions with Others
Interacts positively with students, parents, teachers, counselors, principals, refugee agencies, and other district personnel. 
 
Physical Requirements � Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.  Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.