Part Time Children & Youth Coordinator

The Connecticut Institute for Refuges, Inc. (CIRI) is a statewide nonprofit organization that assists refugees and immigrants resolve legal, economic, linguistic, and social barriers so that they become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community

Why work for CIRI?

• CIRI is an eligible employer for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program
• Diverse Culture
• Strong team of supportive staff
• Incredible mission of helping refugees and immigrants
• Long-Term Community Connections
• Medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan
• 13 paid holidays
• 20 days paid time off
• Honor work/life balance
• Promote self-care

The US has a proud history of providing refuge to those fleeing war and persecution and is the largest resettlement country in the world. The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) has received and resettled refugees for over fifty years. We are affiliated with the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), one of nine national agencies that administer the refugee resettlement program nationally.

SALARY: $22.56 per hour, 20 hours per week

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Children and Youth Services Coordinator. In this role, you will collaborate with the Children and Youth Services Coordinator to play a pivotal role in implementing year-round programming for children, youth, families, and school administration under CIRI’s Refugee School Impact Grant. As a key member of our team, you will act as a resource and liaison, coordinate school enrollments, manage summer learning activities, and provide essential support to refugee families, teachers, and school administration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Program Coordination and Activities:

• Collaborate with CIRI’s Refugee Services staff to identify and engage school-aged students in need of support.
• Coordinate with various CIRI departments to provide culturally appropriate support for newly arrived refugee children and youth.
• Assist with public-school enrollment processes and facilitate smooth transitions for newly arriving refugee students.
• Foster relationships between children, youth, families, and school staff to address educational needs and provide support.
• Organize workshops, learning sessions, and individual meetings with students and families to provide targeted information.
• Coordinate and manage aspects of CIRI’s Refugee Summer Academy and participate in community outreach events.

Program Impact and Data Tracking:

• Collect and track client data, develop reports to meet funder requirements, and support program monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide timely and accurate data entry of service activities into program files and client information databases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, social work, social services, anthropology, psychology, international studies, women’s studies, public health, or related).
• Minimum one-year experience working with vulnerable children and youth, preferably with refugees or immigrants.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse groups.
• Experience working in a multicultural team setting.
• Self-directed, motivated, able to manage multiple tasks, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to CIRI’s mission, vision, and values.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices a plus.
• Experience with high school students a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with social services databases preferred.
• Must have a reliable car, valid U.S. driver’s license, and valid auto insurance.
• Travel expected throughout greater Bridgeport area.
• Ability to accommodate occasional weekend and after-hours work commitments.
• Foreign-language skills appreciated, including Swahili, French, Tigrinya.

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