Resettlement Education Specialist

Job Description

About CCC:

Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. We are passionate about the work we do in our communities, providing 31 critical services at 11 locations throughout Virginia

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for administering the volunteer-based English language training program addressing refugee and immigrant clients' cultural orientation, job readiness, digital literacy and English Language Learning needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Plans education curriculum that addresses cultural orientation, job readiness, digital literacy and English Language Learning needs of arriving refugees. and can be used for both volunteer taught classes and individual tutoring.

Reduce barriers to Education Services by providing on-line, in-person, group classes and individual tutoring sessions.

Makes referrals to Adult Literacy partners as needed.

Implements funding grant objectives.

Maintains appropriate records and submits reports as required.

Evaluates new materials for possible use in the program.

Enters student, class and instruction information into all appropriate databases.

Orders and maintains instructional and multicultural supplies.

Provides vocational training materials and resource information for refugees.

Recruits and screen volunteers for Education program.

Conducts educational development workshops for volunteers.

Interview students and volunteers to make appropriate matches for tutoring relationships.

Provides frequent follow-up, observation and support to volunteers.

Provides in-service training twice a year for instructors.

Implements diverse strategies to enhance student retention.

Tests new enrollees to determine ability level.

Tracks refugee and immigrant English language progress over five years.

Monitors student progress and assess level changes.

Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.

Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.

Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent required with three years of related experience. Must have a valid drivers license. Spanish speaking preferred.

Full-time Employee Benefits:
Retirement savings - After one year of employment, the agency contributes 4% of your plan year earnings into a savings account for you and will match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of salary if an employee makes contributions to the plan. That's an 8% annual contribution to your retirement savings!
PTO - earn 16 days off for vacation, sick, or personal time in your first year. This goes up to 22 days in your second year and keeps climbing every five years.
Holidays - Enjoy eleven paid holidays
Other paid leave at no cost to employees - bereavement, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid parental leave
Virginia Credit Union memberships
Employee Assistance program - Free services including five free confidential consultations with a mental health professional
Medical Insurance - a choice of 4 PPO plans for employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage. A portion of premiums subsidized by the agency.
Dental Insurance - a choice of two dental plans for employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage. A portion of premiums subsidized by the agency.
Vision Insurance
Life insurance - paid by agency with option to purchase additional coverage
Other insurance benefits - flexible spending accounts including dependent care, health savings account (for qualified HDHP participants), legal resources

Turn your passion for helping others into a meaningful career with CCC. Apply now at https://www.cccofva.org/careers. Commonwealth Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Our agency requires pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with federal standards, which may differ from state laws. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of both the drug screening and background check processes.

About the Employer

Commonwealth Catholic Charities is a nonprofit social service organization which has assisted families and children in central and southwestern Virginia for over 97 years. Come and join a team of people committed to making a difference in the lives of others.