Community Education Worker (CEW) Somali

Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION: Community Education Worker (CEW)
JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1/ Grade 8
WAGE: Starting at $48600 per year
FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864
LOCATIONS: PIAFC: 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
FTE; FT/PT; STATUS : 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular
APPLY AT:
STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits
PROGRAM(S): Community Education Worker Program
SECTOR/DIVISION: Youth Academic & Workforce Services / Community Educator
REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual in English and fluent in Somali
Hybrid remote & In-person work required 3 days a week.
This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Program Summary
IRCO serves the holistic needs of immigrants, refugees, and mainstream community members in Oregon. As a community-based organization, IRCO empowers children, youth, families, and elders from around the world to build new lives and become self-sufficient by providing more than 200 culturally and linguistically specific social services.
Position Summary
Community Education Workers are trusted members of their community who can develop positive relationships within their community and build community capacity, networks, and leadership among the community. The Community Education Worker (CEW) Program is a community-driven multi-organization initiative developed to decrease inequities in early education by providing holistic culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate services to families. CEWs, are trained in the community health worker (CHW) model that have received additional training to best support families with young children ages prenatal to 6-years of age. CEWs work with direct supervision from program coordinator and Home Visiting Assistant Manager to provide available health and social services information and education assistance for kindergarten and pre-school readiness in culturally and linguistically appropriate formats. CEWs hold training for parents and caregivers. The goals of the CEW Program are to increase educational outcomes and graduation rates, and to address inequities disproportionately impacting children and families of refugee and immigrant communities.
We are looking for someone who can build trust and relationships with families and children and build connections and a sense of cohesion within diverse communities by promoting their health and literacy status.
Essential Functions

• Assist families getting access to available social and educational resources.
• Work to host and prepare culturally and linguistically specific services that meet the needs of targeted communities and families with prenatal to 6 years old children.
• This could include client intakes, referrals to needed resources, offering training, workshops for target populations, monitoring child development, conduct ASQs, regular home visits.
• Attend CEW team meetings, monthly check-ins, and all required collaborative trainings.
• Complete monthly data and demographic reports for enrolled families
• Prepare and translate educational materials (through IRCO's Language Bank) into primary languages needed.
• Conduct needs assessment, pre-post surveys with community members with a trauma informed, empowerment-based lens.
• Conduct home visits with families and provide tools for increasing social emotional & health literacy and awareness on available resources to improve overall family health Including education for activities, social emotional health wellness and nutrition, parent and child stress management, brain development, attachment, and school advocacy skills.

Secondary Functions
Additional duties:

• Support community outreach and community education regarding health and social equity.
• Support early learning events as organized by the early learning staff.
• Support organizational record keeping requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and manager.

Requirements
Education & Experience
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in payroll processing and execution of payroll in a timely manner.
• Must be proficient in the English language
• Oral and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the position
• Experience/proficient in MIP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and a variety of software packages
• Experience using standard office equipment and 10-key calculator
• Successful experience in accounting, with integrated computerized accounting systems
• Experience and knowledge of State and Federal regulations and related laws

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Positions at this level requires some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level.
• There is regular variation in tasks and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed
• This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable

Supervisory Responsibilities
Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.
What We Offer
IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending account

Required Engagement
Engage fully in DEIB training, recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO values and DEIB initiatives, such as active membership in an affinity group and/or joining a strategic plan workgroup .
How To Apply
1. Go to our careers page at IRCO Careers
2. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal at IRCO Application for Employment.
3. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position.
4. For questions about this position, please email
Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO's main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.
IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
Salary Description
Starting at $48600 per year