Refugee School Impact Support Specialist

Be PROUD of what you do:

You'll join a mission-driven team and agency dedicated to supporting our clients. We have been entrusted with a 112-year legacy of doing good and we have set forth a bold goal of ending poverty in our community. Our services are uniquely positioned to address a myriad of key factors that keep families from reaching their bigger, brighter future. We have identified five different areas, or pathways, in which our programs create impact: financial resiliency, education credentials, emotional resiliency, resource stability, and employment. And we're growing our team to make it all happen! Though we are guided by our Catholic Faith, you do not have to be Catholic to join our team or receive services.
 

You'll get to....

• Help restore the lives of the persecuted by teaching English, reading and basic skills to refugee children so they can be successful in school in the United States.
• Leverage your skills to assist the team in various capacities, such as helping with intakes, data entry, conducting outreach and providing overall team support.
• Provide parent orientation workshops to refugee parents to help them understand the public school system, so their children can be academically successful.
• Conduct tutoring classes and create a fun, positive,  welcoming, and culturally sensitive learning environment.
• Plan effective lessons for refugee students, including both literate and pre-literate students.
• Conduct pre and post testing of students.

Work Hours and Location:

Hours will be 40 hours per week, with benefits. Most work hours will be during the daytime M-F, including after school hours.  Office location will be the main campus located at 249 W. Thornhill Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76115.  Tutoring locations will be at multiple locations around Fort Worth, however some may be virtual to address the needs of the clients.

Are you the newest Refugee School Impact Support Specialist?

• One year experience minimum teaching ESL, or combination of education and experience required.
• Familiarity with refugee populations and their needs, strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver's license, and evidence of auto liability insurance.

Here's the Good Stuff...

• Full-Time position with an hourly rate of $20.00, based on skills and experience.
• Medical/Dental/Life insurance
• 16 paid Holidays (including being closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
• In addition, we also offer Vacation and Sick time.
• 403(b) with employer match- up to 6%
• Paid parental/critical illness leave
• Employee Assistance Program     
• Mentorship Program
• Wellness Program
• Financial Coaching      
   

I'm in...next steps.

We want to know more about you! Send us your resume and cover letter through the "Get Involved" tab on our website: www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org. Click on “Join Our Team!” to learn more about us. Select the job posting and click the "Apply now" button at the top right of the posting. Be sure to complete all fields so we know who to contact!

Applicants must also complete a work traits survey via this link. Resumes received without being accompanied by a completed survey will not be considered. Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Catholic Charities Fort Worth is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note: Both the application site and work traits survey site require the creation of a user name and password. These are separate sites.