Youth Services Assistant Counselor

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview: 

The Youth Services Assistant Summer Counselor Supports the IRC’s Education and Youth Services Team by assisting in the coordination and delivery of youth-focused educational and enrichment activities. This includes helping to implement summer and school-year programs, supporting communication with families, and collaborating with partner organizations. The role Involves following established procedures, providing logistical and administrative support and ensuring culturally appropriate engagement with refugee and immigrant youth and their families. 

Please note, this is a short-term role with a current end date of 8/31/2026.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of youth-focused activities, including summer and after-school workshops, tutoring sessions, and enrichment outings.

• Support the facilitation of groups and individual sessions youth explore educational and vocational goals.

• Share prepared information with youth about career pathways and educational opportunities, under the guidance of program staff. 

• Help maintain communication with schools, community colleges, and partner organizations to support youth participation in programs. 

• Provide logistical support for youth accessing financial aid, job shadowing, internships, and other opportunities. 

• Maintain accurate records of services provided and client progress in case management systems. 

• Participate in team meetings, training, and other staff development activities, as needed. 

• Assist with school enrollment and educational case management tasks under supervision. 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the Education and Youth Services Team. 

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.

• Certification in CPR / First Aid for children or ability to attain certification following hire.

Work Experience:

• Experience supporting youth or education program preferred.

• Experience working with immigrants or refugees is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to take initiative within assigned tasks and follow through with minimal supervision. 

• Comfortable accompanying program staff on home visits. 

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed. 

• Effective communication skills in a multicultural environment. 

• Fluency in English, bilingual ability in a language spoken by the local refugee population is desirable. 

• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build positive working relationships. 

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Working Environment: 

• A combination of office and field-based work in the local service area. 

• May require regular evening and weekend hours.

Compensation: ($18.50 - $19.06). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. 

U.S. Benefits for Short‑Term Employees: Short‑term roles are not eligible for IRC’s full benefits package. However, U.S.‑based short‑term employees are eligible for a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), paid sick leave in accordance with policy, and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counseling and mental health support for employees and their families. 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why Choose the IRC?

Work that has meaning: Every day at the IRC is a chance to make a difference through a purpose-driven career. Whether you're working directly with communities or providing support behind the scenes, you will be part of a dynamic team that is always innovating, scaling, and testing new and better solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Global scale, dynamic workplace: At the IRC, we believe that the dynamic, global make-up of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40 get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging different ideas, perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.  

Challenging work, innovative solutions: We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and pride ourselves in setting industry-leading standards while practicing evidence and data-lead strategies. Come challenge norms, shatter conventions, and pioneer change while working on real, nuanced and complex issues we face in the world today.  

Community centered: We’re an empathetic community that truly cares for one another. Our comprehensive safety and security initiatives ensure a safe work environment, while our continuous learning and development programs provide ongoing opportunities for personal and career advancement.

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Our Typical Recruitment Process

The interview process typically includes three rounds, though the number may vary depending on the role and level of seniority. It usually begins with a conversation with our recruiting team to learn more about you and your goals. This is followed by an interview with a hiring manager or business stakeholder to explore your background and provide more insight into the role. The final round focuses on assessing your role-specific expertise and may be conducted as a panel interview to evaluate your cross-functional strengths. Before extending an offer, we generally conduct reference checks, and after an offer is made, a standard background check is completed. While we strive for consistency, the process may differ based on the role, business unit, location, job type, legal requirements, and other factors.

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