NYSA Student Support Intern(Unpaid)

Position Term:  June 7, 2024 – August 30, 2024, expected to be in person for specific program dates:

Training: July 1-3, 2024, 9am-5pm. 

NYSA Program: July 8, 2024 – August 16, 2024, Monday- Thursday 9am-5pm (Minimum 15 hours per week, preference to candidates seeking more hours)

BACKGROUND:
Since 1999, the IRC has developed partnerships with New York City public schools, community-based organizations and local colleges and universities to support the positive development of refugee youth and their communities in New York City.  The Education & Learning department provides year-round programming working directly with refugee youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 130 students ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and social emotional learning classes. Field Trips are held on Fridays.

The Student Support Intern will work with students exhibiting challenges or barriers to success at the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy according to the program’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.  In addition, the Student Support Intern will meet individually with students who exhibit behavioral or emotional concern in the classroom. The intern will also help develop individualized student behavior plans for students with the highest level of need.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Support, the Student Support Intern will also work to conduct outreach to parents of students who are having difficulties in the classroom environment, using interpretation services if necessary. The Student Support Intern will complete other tasks and duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
·       Participate in Student Support Team onboarding in June, attend all staff training, and be present for program meetings and staff development activities thereafter
·       Conduct behavioral observations of students in the classroom environment
·       Develop accommodation/behavior plans for students exhibiting the highest level of need
·       Under staff supervision, meet with students for individual guidance/counseling sessions
·       Support instruction of the Social Emotional Learning class
·       Maintain case notes for students served, containing detailed information on services provided during class time as well as out of class time (lunch, recess/gym, dismissal)
·       Participate in weekly Student Support team meeting
Collect and compile all data related to Tier II and Tier III services from Classroom Culture Lead Teachers and the Student Support Team
Assist the Dean of Student Support in compiling a weekly report on fidelity to the MTSS model and Student Support services implemented, to be shared out in weekly Student Support Team and Response to Intervention Meetings
·       Assist program staff in the outreach to parents of youth who are having difficulties in the classroom, working with interpreters when necessary and available
·       Complete all required reporting on time. 
·       Comply with all agency policies and protocols
·       Participate in parent/teacher conferences during the Academy
·       Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:
·       A BA in Social Work, Education or similar field required
Master’s Degree in Social Work or Education candidates preferred
·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills
·       Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred
·       Organized, reliable, and flexible
·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·       Fluency in written and spoken English required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Haitian Creole, French, Pashto, Fulani, Wolof, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Mandingo, Nepali, Tigrinya, Mam, Garifuna)

Working Environment: The Academy takes place in a centrally located New York City public school. All participants must be willing to relocate to New York City for the entirety of the Program.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Please note that the position is UNPAID