Refugee Liaison

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position please contact Karly Chavez Director at or email

Hours per week: 40

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills training education responsibilities abilities; the machines tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical punctual reliable and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
Responsible for providing support to refugee families.
Attendance and physical presence are required and is an essential function of this position.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct support to refugee students and their families as they arrive in the district.
• Assist in the initial and ongoing school registration of refugee students which may include home visits.
• Assist students in the Tumaini on the Go program.
• Assist students academically through small group support
• Work with schools that need support with refugee families.
• Arrange school meetings to address parent and school concerns.
• Assist is scheduling interpreters as needed for parent/school meetings and home visits.
• Report all issues to the Director of Access and Opportunity regarding concerns that may arise between schools and refugee students/parents.
• Maintain a good working relationship with refugee agencies.
• Document all interactions with refugee families/students and prepare reports as needed.
• Must have own transportation and willing to travel between schools/home visits and meeting locations.
• Must document all interactions with refugee families/students and prepare reports as needed.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent public relation and organizational skills including computer skills.
• Ability to work with school administrators.
• Public presentations skills preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of all levels of the school system and requirements for student entry and exit.
• Ability to work with at-risk students.
• Ability to work with refugee students and families.
• Bilingual preferred

Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have own transportation
Bilingual preferred

Interactions with Others
Interacts positively with students parents teachers counselors principals refugee agencies and other district personnel.

Physical Requirements ï½ Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.