EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ReWA has the following current employment opportunities available:

1. Lao DV Advocate

2. Citizenship Instructor

3. Family Support Specialist

4. Youth Program Lead Teacher

5. Youth Specialist – BOC (Bilingual Orientation Center)

6. Family Partnership Specialist

7. Pre-3 Lead Teacher

8. Somali DV Advocate

9. Work First Instructor

citizenship instructor

PURPOSE:

Teach ESL-based Citizenship classes for refugee and immigrant clients. Work with citizenship staff to organize and implement classroom activities and curriculum, based on client need. Work with clients to complete the naturalization process. Compile information and submit timely reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach afternoon and evening classes of 15 - 25 students

• Recruit participants to meet contract goals and requirements

• Conduct intake, testing and class placement in accordance with established procedures

• Assist or refer clients to in-house social service specialists for N-400 and other citizenship application paperwork required to complete the naturalization process.

• Follow up with clients to ensure the naturalization process is completed and that proper documentation is available for reporting

• Develop citizenship lessons which meet the language abilities of the clients and which prepare them for the citizenship process

• Maintain participant and project data and document student progress and outcomes in an accurate, retrievable, established format

• Submit reports to management and other program staff in a timely manner

• Work efficiently with classroom volunteers for effective program delivery

• Attend program and staff meetings and training

• Other related duties as assigned by program manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in Vietnamese and English

• Experience in teaching ESL / Citizenship classes, preferably in a community-based setting.

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in social service delivery setting.

• Ability to organize an educational program that responds to clients’ needs, empowers participants and fulfills specific grant requirements.

• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.

• Computer skills including database, spreadsheet, word processing and email.

• Commitment to refugee and immigrant advocacy.

• Willingness to work flexible hours.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse program participants and staff.

• Respect for others’ experiences, opinions, language, values, culture, and knowledge

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. in social work/ social service or certification in TESOL preferred

BENEFITS:

Medical/dental insurance; life insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid holidays, vacation and sick leaves

POSTING DATE:

April 12, 2007

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled

FOR CONSIDERATION:

Send resume and cover letter including salary requirements and four professional references to:

HR Manager
Refugee Women’s Alliance
4008 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South
Seattle, Washington 98108

Fax: 206/721-0282

Email: donna@rewa.org

Refugees and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Refugee Women’s Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer