Afghan Youth Mentor

Asian Association of Utah (AAU)

Afghan Youth Mentor

Positing Date: 3/27/2025 Department: Refugee Services

Classification: Full-time; exempt Job Site: Asian Association of Utah (155 S 300 W, SLC, UT)

Position Purpose

The Afghan Youth Mentor (required to be bilingual in English and one of the following languages: Dari, Pashto, and Urdu) is responsible for working with refugee and immigrant youth one on one as a mentor. As a mentor you will follow the outlined plan for each individual youth in identifying needs and creating a service plan to address those needs with a focus on academic needs and family needs. Programming includes carrying out academic assistance and other appropriate social/emotional programming. The staff will work closely with the supervisory staff to facilitate and run all parts of the program. Preference give to individuals with lived refugee experience

Schedule

Position start ASAP; 40 hours per week

M-F; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with occasional nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Mentoring a case load of 15-20 youth which includes assessing needs, establishing goals, and promoting prosocial involvement while preventing youth from initial/further antisocial behaviors.
• Document mentor and youth interactions and follow a specific case note format.
• Assist youth in accessing community resources and understanding community system in order to help the youth to progress to independence.
• Collaborate in completing program reporting
• Attend related community based meetings
• Completing other assigned tasks as needed

Other Considerations:

- lived experience as a refugee/immigrant from Afghanistan

- experience in working with diverse youth/youth involved in the court system

-bilingual individuals who speak Afghan specific language/English

- experience and/or degree/coursework in education/social work/criminal justice

- experience with refugees and diverse populations

- must have own transportation/valid driver's license for position – part of the position responsibilities is to assist in providing transportation (reimbursed per mile at federal rate); must have at least 2 years of licensed driving experience

- must pass background check

- must be authorized to work in the United States of America

Compensation

• $18-20/hr DOE
• Full health/medical benefits offered
• Prorated paid time off and paid holiday schedule
• Retirement (403(b)) plans offered after one year of employment with 6% agency contribution

Application Instructions

Email resume and cover letter

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Preferred Experience:

• Youth Programming: 1 year
• Education: 1 year
• Youth from diverse backgrounds: 1 year

Language (required):

· Bilingual in English/Afghan Specific Language (Dari, Pashto, Urdu)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required) – 2 years of licensed driving experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20