Afghan Success Coach

Job Description

Requisition ID: req38361

Job Title: Afghan Success Coach

Sector: Program Administration

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 25.65 – 29.57 Hourly

Location: Los Angeles, CA USA

Job Description

IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 30 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC Los Angeles office serves refugee, asylee, immigrants and other vulnerable immigrant clients with comprehensive resettlement services, including case management, immigration services and integration programming to support community inclusion and integration.

Job Overview: The Afghan Youth Mentorship program, under the Integration Department, will provide Afghan women between the ages of 18-24 with year-round cohort workshops, 1:1 financial coaching, and assistance with accessing community resources. It will also equip cohort members with leadership skills and ESL learning within the scope of financial capabilities. These services will help recently arrived refugee and immigrant youth adapt successfully to life in Southern California by better understanding the financial system of the U.S., building a strong set of habits with money, and forging interpersonal bonds within the cohort.

The Afghan Success Coach will engage in community outreach to recruit up to 26 cohort members for the nine-month program, including organizing in-person events at IRC-LA’s office in Glendale. They will then lead weekly workshops and once-monthly 1:1 financial coaching with each cohort member, and act as a liaison for financial products from IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity, a CDFI lender that provides low-interest consumer loans to credit-thin individuals. This is a full-time position with a fixed-term contract of one year, with opportunities to stay on if funding is secured to continue the program.

Major Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with IRC-LA economic empowerment team to implement a nine-month curriculum with cohort members, including weekly workshops, once-monthly financial coaching, in-person community-building events, and access to financial products from IRC CEO.
Develop and maintain up-to-date resource guides and program materials, including services and benefits offered by local CBOs and government agencies, and topics such as banking, credit, budgeting, taxes, car purchase, home purchase, and starting a business.
Perform outreach to local ECBOs serving Afghans and implement 2-3 in-person events at IRC-LA’s office in Glendale, in conjunction with IRC’s community engagement team and trained volunteers.
Assist with loan applications and screening, including for auto loans, credit-building loans and other financial products. Act as liaison between IRC-LA clients and IRC Center for Economic Opportunity.
Document client participation and progress, adhering to grant requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of career development services data to donors and all relevant parties
Participate in all-staff/ program meetings and professional development trainings.
Complete IRC financial coach training program within first year of employment.
Other related duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Economic Empowerment Supervisor

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Integration Programs team, Immigration Program team, Resettlement and Placement Program team.

External: Community partners

Job Requirements:

Education: Undergraduate degree; ideally in Psychology, Social Work or a related field of study; OR comparable related lived experience or social services work experience may be substituted.

Work Experience:

Experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring or similar, is preferred.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

Demonstrated relevant experience in human services field, including providing direct service to underserved communities. Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred.
Attention to detail and ability to organize and track large amounts of information efficiently and accurately.
Familiarity with personal finance topics and core tenets of financial planning strongly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto required.
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Working Environment:

Hybrid office work environment, with 2-3 days per week required in person.
Regular travel in and around the service delivery area.
Reoccurring need to provide services outside of traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirement.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-30 vacation days depending on role and tenure, 8 weeks parental leave, multiple options for medical insurance starting at $135 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $6 per month, a 403(b) retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, 100% employer paid disability & life insurance, and an employee assistance program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.