IRC: Youth Program Supervisor- RSI – Dallas

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.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Youth Program Supervisor oversees the implementation and completion of all services, contracts, and activities pertaining to the IRC in Dallas’ Youth Programs. They lead a team of staff, manage overall quality assurance efforts and reporting, and develop effective working relationships with community partners, universities, and local school districts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, coach, and support the development of youth team members in accordance with IRC’s People Manager Standards
• Supervise and ensure youth program services are provided within the required timeframes
• Hold minimum of biweekly 1:1 meetings and trainings for staff and interns
• Conduct regular and timely case file reviews with team members; Ensure compliance with case file documentation and reporting requirements

• Act as a liaison between Dallas/Fort Worth area school districts and the IRC in Dallas.

• Assist in the development and implementation of youth program curricula, field trips, and workshops
• Oversee growth and expansion of youth program partnerships
• Support Grants Coordinator with data to apply for new sources of funding and monitor program and grant budgets
• Ensure compliance with requirements of the program, including IRC policies and procedures, donor guidelines, and relevant federal and state regulations
• Actively participate in Youth Communities of Practice calls and events
• Orient, train, and supervise volunteers and interns to support education and learning programs for youth, in coordination with the youth program staff member
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to develop and maintain relationships with university and community partners for volunteers and interns.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in the educational field or social work required. Advanced degree a plus. LMSW strongly preferred.
• At least two years of experience working in youth development programming or in an early childhood educational setting preferred
• Program and people management experience
• Creativity and initiative to independently lead projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to lead workshops for groups of students
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google Suite
• Comfortable accompanying youth program staff on home visits
• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Cultural sensitivity/ excellent cross cultural communication skills
• Proficiency in Burmese, Kiswahili, Arabic, Dari, Kinyarwanda, or other relevant languages is highly desirable

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Standard office work environment combined with considerable time in the field and in neighborhoods where clients live and work.
• Travel in and around Dallas/Ft. Worth to facilitate service delivery, build community relationships and represent the IRC with community partners.
• Hours outside of typical office hours required at times.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $60,700 – $64,000) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. 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.

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.

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 $143 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.