What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refugee Resource Aid-Tutor position at Yolo County Children's Alliance?
ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) vision is to protect and empower children by strengthening families throughout Yolo County. We recognize that better futures for our children start by building thriving environments to live, learn, and grow. YCCA ensures everyone in Yolo County has access to the resources they need to build meaningful ties to their communities and each other. To accomplish this, YCCA has expanded on our foundational role as the designated Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) of Yolo County. Today, we serve as an inter-agency coordinator, building networks of support throughout Yolo County to deliver programs funded by numerous community and government grants, as well as individual donations. Our work focuses on three family-strengthening pillars : Family Support, Parent Education, and Community Collaboration.
ROLE IMPACT
Your impact as the Refugee Resource Aid is to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate academic support, ESL assistance and mentorship to recently arrived Afghan refugees. The Refugee Resource Aid will work with Washington Unified School District to ensure Afghans are receiving the services and resources they need to be successful.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REFUGE RESOURCE AID-TUTOR
You will work with the Family Resource Center team leadership to support the academic performance of young K-12 grade Afghan Newcomers and the successful integration of these youth into their communities. Daily duties may include :
- Provide comprehensive, culturally, and linguistically appropriate academic support, ESL services and mentorship to students.
- Serve as an advocate and cultural liaison for students and mainstream service providers.
- Provide interpretation and translation as able and as needed.
- Provide role modeling to students on self-regulation and on how to make appointments, to advocate for the needs of themselves, and to become self-sufficient in accessing services and resources in the school.
- Protect students' privacy and follow agency and funder confidentiality policies.
- Maintain up-to-date student records in case files.
- Must work YCCA sanctioned community events that assist in delivering program services to the communities we serve
- Perform other related duties as assigned to help drive our Vision and fulfill our Mission
Must Have Skills
Nice to Have Skills
Essential Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform tasks which involve the ability to exert light physical effort and lift up to 20 lbs. in sedentary to light work daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Experience & Educational Background
Candidates must have e xperience working with young children and their families. High School Diploma or GED required.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At Yolo County Children's Alliance, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all our departments, programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
We're committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for our industry sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.
County or State Required Documentation : Due to the nature of this role that may involve interaction with youth or require YCCA meet certain guidelines stipulated in federal and state funding, a fingerprint and background check is required.
Salary : $20 - $22