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

Youth Specialist - BOC (Bilingual orientation center)

PURPOSE:

Responsible for preparing and implementing activities for after-school homework tutoring sessions and for the College Bound Express Program. Lead all aspects of program delivery, including teaching youth participants and overseeing students, staff and volunteers with regard to program curriculum, rules, polices and procedures. Maintain program records as required for reporting and funding purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively deliver ReWA Youth Program services at Bilingual Orientation Center by supporting student achievement and integrating College Bound Express program elements for BOC students

• Ensure availability of adequate supplies and materials for tutoring and related activities; follow established purchasing policy and procedures

• Work collaboratively with Lead Teacher(s) to tutor and supervise program participants to achieve expected outcomes

• Maintain complete and accurate attendance records

• Provide updated attendance records and student demographic data to the program manager following established reporting schedule

• Collaborate with ReWA’s data specialist to ensure proper documentation of students to meet all reporting needs

• Maintain effective teamwork with the BOC staff, Education Program Director, and Lead Teacher(s) for optimal program delivery results

• Recruit students for the College Bound Express program to meet contract goals

• Conduct and complete evaluations of program participants to measure program effectiveness

• Attend staff and team meetings and required training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience working with children and youth from diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Knowledge of refugee and immigrant family issues

• Strong organizational and outreach skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team to follow through on projects

• Record-keeping and report-writing skills

• Patience and flexibility

• Computer literate

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

• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration

• Available for flexible hours (evenings and weekends)

• WA state driver’s license and vehicle insurance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent experience with college admissions process

• Bilingual/bicultural

POSTING DATE:

May 23, 2007

CLOSING DATE:

June 7, 2007

FOR CONSIDERATION:

Send resume with cover letter 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

Refugee Women’s Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer