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In submitting an application for employment, the applicant grants IRIS permission to check references as well as question anyone who might be familiar with the candidate’s job performance.

IRIS has a casual work atmosphere where everyone’s opinions and ideas are valued. We’re committed to work-life balance and offer everyone opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow. If you’re looking to add meaningful purpose to your work or want a life-changing fellowship to get your career off on the right foot, then you’ll love working here. Please see our open positions and volunteer opportunities below.

To apply for any of the jobs below, send an email to humanresources@irisct.org with the following:

A subject line that says Job Title and your name
A cover letter
An attached resume including three professional references (at least two direct supervisors)

If you are interested in more than one position, please send a separate email for each position for which you would like to be considered.

Associate Director of People & Culture (Full-time)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc. www.irisct.org) is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency with offices in New Haven and Hartford, and on-going resettlement efforts throughout the state and across the U.S. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities.

Are you a thoughtful and inclusive team player who engages easily with multicultural teams and communities? Then we are looking for you.

You enjoy evaluating, implementing, and coordinating all professional development and training, wellness and safety programs, and compliance with HR policies and processes. professional development and training, wellness and safety programs, and compliance with HR policies.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our human resources department and fostering a best-in-class people-centric culture. You’ll partner with leadership on HR strategies, oversee talent management, champion DEIB initiatives, and foster HR strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring a positive and productive work environment that aligns with our mission.

Are you engaging easily with multicultural teams and communities?

This position provides a unique professional opportunity for a human resources professional to engage with and support a team dedicated to serving our refugee and immigrant clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

HR Policy & Recruitment Process

Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values with advice from leadership on legal compliance.
Develop strategies to identify talent; establish and conduct equitable and inclusive recruitment and hiring processes for all employees.
Manage and conduct general organizational onboarding and orientation for new employees.
Manage and conduct off-boarding of staff, including exit interviews; analyze data to surface potential cultural issues or other staff concerns; make recommendations to the Executive Team for continuous improvement.
Oversee the entire recruitment process, including developing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and overseeing the onboarding
Train managers on effective recruiting, interviewing, performance management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) practices.

Employee Relations:

Provide support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Maintain a positive and productive work environment by addressing employee concerns, investigating complaints, and serving as an ombudsperson between staff and management. Collaborate with legal counsel and Directors on employee relations matters.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB):

In consultation with IRIS staff and management, develop and implement programs that promote a culture of belonging and respect
Support structured discussions and training that deepen understanding of DEIB principles
Coordinate integration of DEIB across all departments and processes.

Benefits and Compensation:

Collaborate with leadership on employee compensation and benefits programs. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Manage all HR administration, including benefits programs; manage relationships with benefit brokers, coordinate annual Open Enrollment, and address employee benefits questions; propose additional benefit options pertinent to the organization’s workforce in partnership with the Director of Operation and Finance.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience. Prepare Board items related to employment

Compliance:

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices, review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Provide management and/or staff training on new policies and procedures when necessary.

Employee Engagement:

Help develop and implement programming that creates a culture of belonging.
Organize training and events to boost employees’ communication abilities and team spirit.
Serve as an advocate and partner for all staff to retain, develop, and motivate people to achieve their fullest potential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

Ability to think strategically and conceptually with an open-minded approach to HR solutions
Openness to a multi-faceted range of viewpoints; ability to engage with tough questions in a thoughtful, respectful, and confidential manner.
Ability to engender trust and respect.
Adaptable team player with the ability to engage various constituencies in a complex environment
Working knowledge of the state of Connecticut and federal laws and regulations affecting employer practices and compliance requirements; specific knowledge of requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations preferred
Experience in revising or developing new HR policies and procedures to center DEIB and meet changing organizational needs.
Ability to deal with conflict effectively, and to manage difficult situations confidently and calmly; demonstrated ability to coach and counsel both executive-level management and employees
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication in English required; other language proficiencies desired.

Education & Experience:

A combination of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Master’s Degree is a plus.
3+ years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of human resources administration. Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
SHRM or PHR certification a plus.
Candidates with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply

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Healthcare Coordinator (Full-time, Hartford)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, www.irisct.org) is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency in New Haven CT. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities. While IRIS has traditionally focused on helping refugees, it is increasingly serving a more diverse immigrant population.

IRIS is looking for a full-time Healthcare Coordinator for the Hartford Office who will help newly arriving clients access healthcare and learn to navigate the American healthcare system independently.

General Description:
IRIS must ensure that all newly arriving refugees receive a medical exam within 90 days of arrival and access follow up care as needed notably including immunizations, women’s health and dental. The Health Coordinator is primarily responsible for ensuring that new arrivals are connected to local health care providers and learn to navigate the healthcare system independently. The Healthcare Coordinator coordinates care with various local providers including the Community Healthcare Center, Family Medical Center, UCONN Health and others. The HC will also support clients with emergency medical needs and other significant needs that continue beyond the initial resettlement period.

The Healthcare Coordinator advocates on behalf of clients and engages with the local medical community on issues related to refugee and immigrant health and health care. As IRIS works increasingly with new populations, we will aim to integrate services for these populations into existing work. It is planned that the Healthcare Coordinator will also support vaccination education and outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Coordinate healthcare for newly-arrived refugees

Arrange for refugees and parolees to receive a Refugee Health Assessment (RHA) within 90 days of arrival.
Schedule RHA and pre-screening appointments and request medical interpreters, as needed.
Facilitate clinic physicians’ access to overseas medical exam forms when available

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Information Technology Coordinator (Full-time)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc., www.irisct.org), is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency based in Connecticut, working in the New England Region and nationally, with a main office in New Haven and a satellite office in Hartford. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, enriching their new communities. IRIS currently serves clients from countries such as Afghanistan, DR Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Sudan and Syria. IRIS has an opening for the full-time position of Information Technology Coordinator.

General Description:
The Information Technology Coordinator assists with overseeing all core technology requirements and systems for the organization. This includes maintaining servers, desktop and laptop computers, printers, network, hardware and software systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Work with IT Manager to…
a. Assist with all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them according to established goals.
b. Provide computer and technology support to the organization (both on-site and remotely)
c. New user systems set-up and assistance with user training on PC Applications

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Office Manager (Full-Time, Hartford)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc. (www.irisct.org) is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency with offices in New Haven and Hartford, and on-going resettlement efforts throughout the state and across the U.S. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities.

Job Summary & General Responsibilities:

The Office Manager will work to support the IRIS Hartford Office with administrative and janitorial tasks such as welcoming visitors, handling mail, maintaining office organization and cleanliness. The Office Manager will take the lead on distribution of both seasonal and perpetual items such as winter clothing, school supplies, bicycles and diapers. The Office Manager will work to maintain a welcoming and functional office environment and to ensure both client and staff needs in relation to the office environment are supported.

This position is grant-funded. Grants typically fund for a period of one year. Extension grant-

funded employment is subject to the availability of funds.

In submitting an application for employment, the applicant grants IRIS permission to check references as well as question anyone who might be familiar with the candidate’s job performance.

Specific Duties:

Open the office for business daily by following opening procedures
Ensure the office is properly secure throughout each day
Review and distribute voicemails and mail daily to appropriate staff
Take daily stock of office supplies and maintain inventory
Order and restock office supplies as needed and submit receipts for disbursement
Greet and welcome all visitors to the office including clients and people in the community
Set up and maintain a neat and orderly reception and hospitality area
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners by performing outreach and responding to solicitations for information about IRIS to and from community partners
Answer phone calls and take messages or connect visitors with staff as needed
Maintain vehicle use logs and manage vehicle maintenance needs, including scheduling oil changes and addressing service needs
Maintain credit card log, secure staff credit cards and manage credit card distribution
In close cooperation with the program staff, meet the daily needs of operating a fully functioning office including communicating and troubleshooting issues as they arise
Perform and/or supervise daily light surface cleaning of all office spaces including the bathroom and kitchen areas and a once weekly deep cleaning of all office spaces
Close the office daily according to closing procedures
Collaborate closely with the office property management and landlord
Assist with distribution efforts of seasonal and perpetual items such as winter clothing, school supplies, bicycles and diapers by collaborating with case managers and staff, organizing and maintaining spreadsheets, performing outreach, and facilitating volunteer support
Prepare office essentials and desk space for new employees
Other tasks as assigned
Lived experience desired

Supervises: Interns, Office Cleaner, and volunteers as assigned

Reports to: Hartford Office Director

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Pashto Teacher (Part-time)

IRIS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help refugees and other displaced people establish new lives, strengthen hope, dare to dream, and contribute to the vitality of communities in Connecticut and across the country. We also provide support to Americans who are sponsoring refugees for resettlement.

In welcoming peoples fleeing persecution and conflict, we are honoring our national heritage as a country of immigrants as well as our commitments under U.S. and international law. IRIS helps newcomers with services and support critical to their transition to self-sufficiency and to making local communities across the U.S. their home.

IRIS seeks to hire a High School Pashto Teacher for a partnership with New Haven Public Schools. The teacher will work with two classes of native/heritage speakers of Pashto, one class at Wilbur Cross High School and the other at Hillhouse High School. This is a new program with the goal of advancing the reading and writing skills in Pashto for native/heritage speakers. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience teaching Pashto or teaching another subject in Pashto.

This position is grant-funded. Grants typically fund for a period of one year. Extension grant-funded employment is subject to the availability of funds.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct pre-assessments to determine student abilities
Design and implement engaging, student-centered course curriculum
Seek and/or create appropriate teaching materials
Provide differentiated instruction in reading and writing to meet the needs of students at different levels
Maintain a welcoming, encouraging, and affirming classroom environment
Assign appropriate classwork, homework, projects and informal and formal assessments
Review and re-evaluate student needs and progress on an ongoing basis
Provide regular student feedback
Communicate regularly with parents, co-teachers, school administrators, and IRIS staff grading and other required documentation of student progress
Create the best possible learning environment for students by addressing challenges proactively and communicating well with both school and IRIS staff
Participate in NHPS World Language meetings and IRIS Education Team meetings as possible; support other educational programs and initiatives as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

In submitting an application for employment, the applicant grants IRIS permission to check references as well as question anyone who might be familiar with the candidate’s job performance.

Requirements | Candidates must have:

Bachelor’s Degree required; teacher certification preferred
Teaching Experience
Effective classroom management
Familiarity with culturally and emotionally responsive teaching methods
Experience working with 14 to18 year olds in an educational setting
Patience and flexibility
Strong presentation, communication, and people skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Experience with refugees, asylees, and other immigrants
Outstanding time management and organizational skills
A commitment to anti-racism, cultural sensitivity, and the mission of IRIS
Ability to travel around New Haven (a Connecticut Driver’s license and transportation are essential)
Fluency in spoken and written Pashto
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Lived experience desired

Coaching Support by: NHPS World Languages Supervisor

Reports to: IRIS Manager of Education Support Services

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Pre-Arrival Coordinator (Full-time)

General Description

The Pre-Arrival Coordinator is responsible for performing all pre-arrival duties as prescribed in the United States Refugee Admissions Program /Reception and Placement Cooperative Agreement. The Pre-Arrival Coordinator ensures that newly arrived refugee families are provided with a home that meets all program requirements including housing supplies. The Pre-Arrivals coordinator will triage all “walk-in” clients and assign to the appropriate department- Reception & Placement (R&P), Post R&P, or Service for Undocumented Neighbors (SUN). The Pre-Arrival Coordinator works closely with the Resettlement Team and Resettlement Supervisor to ensure that children are enrolled in school in a timely manner, and that adults are offered employment services within 10 days of arrival.

This position is grant-funded. Grants typically fund for a period of one year. Extension grant-funded employment is subject to the availability of funds.

In submitting an application for employment, the applicant grants IRIS permission to check references as well as question anyone who might be familiar with the candidate’s job performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

Review bio data information and Assure cases in IRISweb
Case note any special needs or requirements and notify the case manager upon arrival
Track all assured cases and travel notices
Enter all new arrival cases into the Clientrack, case note pre-arrival required notes on IRIS Web, send email to relevant departments informing of arrivals Work with volunteers to set up apartments and to assist with airport pick- ups as needed and assigned
Assign the relevant case manager in clienttrack
Ensure that all relevant apartments are aware of arrivals two weeks before arrival date. In situations where IRIS does not receive two weeks’ notice, ensure that all relevant departments are aware of arrivals as soon as possible.
Ensure effective, efficient communication between the resettlement, education, employment, and in some cases the legal team(s) so that clients are receiving all services they are entitled to in a timely manner.
Maintain necessary case notes and documentation to ensure compliance
Liaise with International Organization for Migration (IOM) and case managers as needed regarding new arrival transportation and time of arrival
Participate in program meetings and staff development activities
Assist Resettlement Case Managers with other case management duties as requested
Assist clients in lobby with computer, phone, and copy machine as needed
Be available to greet all walk-in clients to answer their questions, assist with the emergency packet, and assign to department as needed
Complete intake for all secondary migrants.
Maintain Cuban/Haitian and secondary migrant spreadsheet.
Responsible for handling all calls requesting IRIS services
Communicate promptly with the Manager of Resettlement regarding any needed resources that will otherwise hinder compliance
Other responsibilities as delegated by the Manager of Resettlement

Requirements

Candidates must have:

At least 2 years of relevant professional experience (social work, case management with refugee/immigrant/low income populations) or equivalent personal experience
Fluency in spoken and written English and strong communication skills
Lived experience desired

Ideal candidates will have:

Experience working with immigrant populations
Fluency in French, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Swahili or Pashto

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Senior Director of Finance (Full-time)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc. www.irisct.org) is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency with offices in New Haven and Hartford, and on-going resettlement efforts throughout the state and across the US. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director of Finance reports to the Executive Director, this position leads the Finance team with responsibility for financial strategy and planning, financial operations, budget and audit management, financial reporting and analysis, grants administration, organizational compliance with internal controls, and provides critical support on budgeting and financial forecasting. This position also leads the annual GAAP audits, IRS Form 990, and other tax filings. Working closely with all departmental leaders, the Senior Director, of Finance is a mentor, trouble-shooter, and service provider in finance and accounting procedure, process improvement, and budget management. This is a unique professional opportunity for a finance leader to stabilize and strengthen the internal functions of a rapidly growing and well-respected organization that supports the resettlement of immigrants and refugees in Connecticut and across the U.S.

The successful candidate will be an expert in nonprofit financial management, is meticulously attentive, is an excellent collaborator and aligns strongly with our organizational mission. This role plays a critical part in the organization’s strategic decision-making process as it continues to enhance its quality programming. This position will be reporting to the Executive Director (ED) and is part of the senior leadership team.

This position provides a unique professional opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

Oversee and direct budgeting & accounting functions, including: grant accounting & fiscal compliance, payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and investments.
Act as Fiscal Officer for organization, setting and adhering to the strategic plan, organizational goals, and the mission and values of IRIS.
Lead the annual and long-term budgeting process in collaboration with the ED and other members of the senior leadership team by providing strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections.
Lead and direct the finance department, a team of under 10 staff.
Working closely with the Executive Director, translate complex financial data into compelling narratives, creating executive presentations that provide clear insights with recommendations and guide strategic decisions.
Manage financial risk and lead the effort to identify process improvements and cost savings within the organization.
Report organization & financial position and issue periodic reports on organization & financial stability, liquidity, and growth internally and externally including to the Board of Directors
Manage and direct final approvals for all accounting; budgeting, grant reporting, payroll, and cash management
Facilitate compliance with federal and state financial management guidelines. Provide guidance to programmatic leadership to adhere to these regulations
Leads in following finance policy guidelines, and provides leadership during annual policy review
Leads as Project Manager for financial system implementation, and represents highest level for any system decisions that have downstream impact in finance and financial reporting.
Hybrid position with in-office presence at a minimum of three (3) days a week to foster employer culture, collaboration, and mentorship opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor degree in finance, Accounting, Economics; MBA or CPA preferred.
5+ years of finance leadership & management experience; including some nonprofit finance and accounting experience.
Openly supports departmental and organizational changes and demonstrates comfort working in a rapidly growing and evolving organization.
Experience with federal and state grant management and regulations
Technical proficiencies: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, with CRM & financial software experience, Sage Intacct a bonus
Proven track record in system implementation, serving as project leader for departmental initiatives.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on complex projects with urgent deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written with the ability to present at all levels.
Ability to manage effectively and collaborate at a disbursed organization and a hybrid work environment.
Possess good judgment and a high level of emotional intelligence.
Passion for working with the immigrant and refugee population.
Lived experience desired

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Welcome Team Coordinator (Full-time)

Welcome Team Coordinator (Full-time)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc. www.irisct.org) is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency with offices in New Haven and Hartford, and on-going resettlement efforts throughout the state and across the US. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities.

The Welcome Team Coordinator is a new role that will be an integral part of the Community Engagement Department, serving to recruit, train, place and manage volunteer Welcome Teams to assist resettlement efforts.

The function of Welcome Teams is to assist newly arrived clients in achieving self-sufficiency, be aware of newly arrived clients’ goals and help them achieve these goals as delegated by the resettlement team, and IRIS Case Managers by organizing and managing existing and new volunteers into small teams to provide a wide range of services to newly arriving refugee families. In this capacity, the Welcome Team Coordinator will serve as a liaison between IRIS Community Engagement Department and the IRIS Case Management Department.

This is, in part, a new program and so the Welcome Team Coordinator would initially be involved with all aspects relating to the development working with staff to understand the needs and opportunities; establishing procedures and policies; developing appropriate training and; in collaboration with IRIS monitoring and compliance team, developing appropriate monitoring and evaluations systems. The Welcome Team Coordinator would then implement the program, developing outreach plans to recruit teams, and training them to work directly with individual newly arrived refugee families. The Welcome Team Coordinator will also incorporate and build on components of the training and systems already in place for that program.

Major Responsibilities:

Development of Program

In cooperation with Community Engagement and Resettlement Departments, the Welcome Team Coordinator will establish formal policies and procedures to support the program. This would include a series of staff interviews to solicit input, the establishment of monitoring and evaluation systems, the establishment of forms and guidelines, the development of monitoring and evaluations systems, the creation of training materials, the development of associated outreach materials (slide sets, fliers, etc.) and the establishment of clear communication mechanisms that are efficient and fit for purpose.

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Wellness Coordinator (Full-time)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc. (www.irisct.org) is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency with offices in New Haven and Hartford, and on-going resettlement efforts throughout the state and across the US. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities.

Operating within the Wellness team and the parameters of specific grants (Refugee Health Promotion, Preferred Communities, SMART Wellness) the Wellness Coordinator leads IRIS’ efforts to provide psycho-social programming, fostering supportive environments where clients can share experiences, learn from others, and develop skills to overcome resettlement challenges. The Wellness Coordinator works in tandem with case managers, supportive therapist, garden coordinator, and within a larger case management team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

Coordinate refugee health promotion activities for all ORR clients
Facilitate health literacy classes, wellness series, and workshops in collaboration with staff and community partners
Provide comprehensive language interpretation and translation services for all activities
Ensure consistent tracking of attendance and conduct pre- and post-event surveys
Complete timely submission of all data and case notes entries into ClientTrack
Ensure that program offerings are highly accessible and meticulously aligned with client preferences, interests, and organizational objectives
Coordinate weekly sewing group for women, catering to both beginners and advanced participants (no prior experience in sewing necessary)
Solicit and collect donated sewing machines, maintain an organized inventory
Distribute sewing machines to clients along with fabric and other resources
Ensure prompt repair and servicing of sewing machines for the sewing group and for distribution
Coordinate and design an annual craft fair held from late November to early December, overseeing vendor recruitment and managing logistics in partnership with community collaborators
Develop and facilitate other programs as opportunities arise (depending on client interest, community partner and volunteer offerings, etc.)
Provide timely program updates and input towards grant reporting
Manage, organize, and upkeep the wellness donation area
Participate in regular Wellness team meetings
Other related tasks as assigned by the Intensive Case Management & Wellness Manager or Director of Resettlement Services

Requirements

Candidates must have:

at least 1 year of experience providing social services, or health programming, or group work
experience in culturally sensitive approach to service delivery
compassionate and empathetic approach to working with immigrants
clear ability to convey information positively and in a timely manner
strong organizational skills, including ability to maintain communication and manage multiple programs
ability to balance client-facing work and administrative responsibilities
ability to set boundaries with clients and enforce strict policies
fluency in spoken and written English
proficiency with google workspace and canvas
US driver’s license, good driving record, and willingness to drive clients when needed

Ideal applicant will have:

experience working with immigrant populations
strong understanding of the refugee resettlement process
experience running wellness groups
Live experience desired

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Wilson Library Family Literacy Program - Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)

IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc. www.irisct.org) is a dynamic refugee resettlement agency with offices in New Haven and Hartford, CT. IRIS serves people from all over the world who have fled persecution in their home countries to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their new communities. While IRIS has traditionally focused on helping refugees, it is increasingly serving our undocumented neighbors and other
immigrants as well.

IRIS is looking to hire a caring assistant to work alongside the Family Literacy Lead Teacher with the young children and mothers enrolled in the Wilson Library Family Literacy Program, which is held at the Wilson Library, 303 Washington Avenue, New Haven. This program is a collaboration between IRIS, New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Center, and the Collective for Refugee and Immigrant Women’s Wellbeing (CRIW). This is a 7 hours/week, part-time position.

General Description
The Wilson Library Family Literacy Program serves to provide refugee women with quality
English instruction and free childcare for their children. There are four aims of the program:

1. To provide a safe and welcoming environment for refugee women to study and learn English in order to build self sufficiency and create pathways to success for themselves and their families.
2. Provide a positive early education experience for young children that will help them to develop and grow.
3. Provide parent education programming that is reflective of the direct needs of the parents in the program.

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Wilson Library Family Literacy Program - Early Childhood Teacher (Part-Time)

IRIS is looking to hire an experienced and caring teacher to work with the young children and mothers enrolled in the Wilson Library Family Literacy Program, which is held at the Wilson Library, 303 Washington Avenue, New Haven. This program is a collaboration between IRIS, New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Center, and the Collective for Refugee and Immigrant Women’s Wellbeing (CRIW). This is a 15 hours/week, part-time position.

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Youth Counselor (Full-time)

IRIS is looking for an experienced Youth Counselor to promote the mental health of our children and teens. We believe that young refugees and immigrants, when provided support and access to coping skills, resources, and decision-making power, have what they need within them and within their families and communities to move towards mental, social, emotional, and somatic healing and flourishing. This is a full-time position attached to our New Haven office, but the counselor may also work with a limited number of our Hartford office clients on a short-term basis as needed.

The counselor will coordinate with the Education, Health, and Wellness teams at IRIS to ensure that IRIS children and youth receive the mental health care they need. The clinician will conduct regular in-school wellness checks with IRIS students and provide social-emotional learning at IRIS youth education programs. The counselor will offer holistic, culturally-sensitive sessions for individuals, groups, and families, with interpretation as needed, based on self-referrals as well as referrals from IRIS staff, school staff, and medical professionals. The clinician will refer clients to other long-term mental health care providers as appropriate.

This position is grant-funded. Grants typically fund for a period of one year. Extension grant-funded employment is subject to the availability of funds.

Job Summary & General Responsibilities:

Provide individual, family and group psychoeducation and therapy using evidence-based, brief therapy tools that are trauma and grief informed and culturally relevant to IRIS’s diverse clientele.
Collaborate with interpretation/translation service providers to develop and deliver oral and written information that is culturally acceptable.
Provide evidence-based social-emotional learning support and therapy for youth in IRIS education programs.
Deliver culturally sensitive and holistic therapy sessions, including interpretation services when needed.
Document all sessions and interactions in electronic health records.
Manage schedules for appointments with clients and interpreters.
Collaborate regularly with IRIS and school staff.
Conduct community and/or in-home and telehealth appointments as necessary.
Participate in meetings and training programs.
Contribute to narratives, data reports, and other requested documentation.
Assist with clinical emergencies.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines and privacy practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

In submitting an application for employment, the applicant grants IRIS permission to check references as well as question anyone who might be familiar with the candidate’s job performance.

Requirements | Candidates must have:

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited graduate program.
Associate License or equivalent (LMSW, MFTA, LPCA) required.
CT Clinical License preferred (LCSW, LMFT, LPC).
Experience working with children and teens.
Experience with immigrants and refugees preferred.
Supervised training and experience using evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally driven clinical interventions.
Experience in recognizing and appropriately triaging clinical emergencies, including threats of harm to self or others.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in an educational setting.
Experience in adapting and delivering evidence-based SEL activities to individual clients and youth programs.
Adherence to HIPPA compliance training with experience obtaining informed consent with multilingual clients and children.
Lived experience desired

Skills:

Self-motivated with the ability to schedule appointments, including arranging interpretation services.
Strong documentation skills for clinical formulations and treatment plans.
Competence in clinical care and clinical referrals.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility in conducting therapy sessions in various settings, including community, school, in-home, and telehealth.

Reports to: Education Director—Health Department Manager

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