Careers

• Instruct immigrant and refugee students using best practice ESL methods and materials to increase students’ functional language competency, and to reach students’ educational and other goals.
• Maintain excellent student records including attendance, pre-, mid-, and post-tests, student/class outcomes, and submit data as per Language Services Procedures in a timely manner.
• Adhere to government grant requirements.
• Instruct immigrant and refugee legal permanent residents using civics and citizenship curriculum to increase students’ knowledge of the naturalization process to become US citizens, and promote civic and community engagement.
• Plan and implement lessons and activities appropriate to the type and level of class being taught, whether English language, pre-GED, or Project Citizenship.
• Substitute for other teachers when necessary depending on availability.
• Attend required Language Services departmental meetings as requested.
• Engage in a minimum of 15 hours of professional development during the fiscal year.
• Participate in YWCA functions as needed and requested by the Director.
• Comply with all YWCA policies and procedures.
• The duties in this job description represent the major functions but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English, and another language preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially as required in preparing lessons and working and interacting with diverse groups of students, internal and external contacts.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be an advocate for the mission, values, and goals of YWCA Tulsa.
• Work effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status, as well as socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Work on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple class sites.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• TESL certification required
• Two years’ experience in adult education required
• Oklahoma or other current teaching certificate a plus
• Experience teaching Civics and US history and/or naturalization process a plus

YWCA Tulsa is looking for dedicated, indoor, part-time lifeguards.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required; WSI certification and bilingual in Spanish a plus. We will certify qualified candidates.
• Hours: 16 hours per week at our East Campus
• Spanish fluency required

Pay based on experience. Gym membership included.

Please complete the online employment application. Email the completed application and resume with “Lifeguard” in the subject line to  administrator@ywcatulsa.org. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Come be a part of the YWCA Tulsa team as a part-time swim instructor. Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification required; bilingual in Spanish preferred. We will certify qualified candidates.

Please print and complete the online employment application and email the completed application and resume with Swim Instructor in the subject line to administrator@ywcatulsa.org.

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, family literacy, community education, and immigration legal services. Services are provided by a multicultural and multilingual staff with first language proficiency in Arabic, Burmese, Zomi, Russian and Spanish.

YWCA believes that all students, despite educational background or languages spoken, deserve an excellent education that values their identity and holds them to high academic expectations. We work to empower our culturally and linguistically diverse students to fully engage in education free from barriers in pursuit of their hopes and goals. To achieve this, our Youth Program provides in-school and out-of-school tutoring and mentorship for school aged children; family literacy and early childhood programming for families in our adult education program; group and individualized training and professional development for teachers and non-profit staff; and support for school districts in meeting the needs of families.

Position Description:  This position provides after-school tutoring and mentorship with immigrant and refugee youth to ensure youth are successful in their education, career, citizenship and personal goals.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee youth mentorship, tutoring, leadership, and/or enrichment programs with immigrant and refugee youth at Riverpark Apartment.
  • Arrive at the apartment by 4:00 to prepare for students, including printing materials, checking for water and snacks, setting up tables/chairs, checking email before students arrive, etc.
  • Make sure there are snacks and water available for students.
  • Stay at the apartment until all students have been picked up by family by 7:30pm.
• Support middle and high school students Monday – Thursday, 4:30 – 7:30pm at Riverpark Apartments with their academic needs.
  • Complete intakes, assessments and set academic and personal goals with students to start the year and revisit regularly.
  • Ensure all progress notes are recorded timely and accurately in the agency database. Maintain confidentiality of student related information.
  • Based on student needs in school, support them with their homework and other academic goals they have set for themselves.
  • Work with students to identify internships, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and extracurricular opportunities to advance their leadership, interpersonal, academic and cross cultural skills.
  • Provide support and guidance to parents to understand their child’s education needs.
  • Follow-up with students who miss tutoring and refer families who need case management services to the YWCA case management team if eligible.
• Design and lead additional support for students, including weekend workshops approximately once a month such as ACT prep, essay writing, scholarship applications, citizenship workshops, and other offerings as student needs are identified.
• Work closely with the Youth Program Manager to meet intended outcomes and identify trends and opportunities for program improvement.
• Foster a trusting and welcoming relationship for all immigrant and refugee youth. Regardless of languages, religion, country of origin, etc., all immigrant and refugee youth are welcome.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheet programs utilized by the organization; and knowledge of applicable information technology relative to service area.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite –Word, Excel, Outlook, including other immigration program and/or databases.)
• Must be organized and flexible.
• Must have initiative, creativity, and give attention to details.
• Must have the ability to regularly work evenings and weekends with flexible scheduling. Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
• Be an advocate for the mission, values and goals of YWCA Tulsa.
• Works effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Works on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Effective interpersonal skills in working with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver Oklahoma driver license and current insurance verification.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma teaching certificate, TESL certification, or equivalent.
• At least two years of ELL teaching experience, preferably in an ELL setting.
• Experience providing tutoring or other educational support to students.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices and instructional delivery techniques for limited English proficient students.
• Experience working with learners from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups highly desired.

Qualified and interested applicants should submit online application, resume and cover letter expressing interest to: ImmigrationJobs@ywcatulsa.org. Please insert Lead Tutor (After School) in the subject line. *If you are interested in combining this part-time position with the Lead Tutor (In School) position, please note that desire in your application/cover letter. If combined the position would be considered a full-time employee with benefits eligibility.

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, family literacy, community education, and immigration legal services. Services are provided by a multicultural and multilingual staff with first language proficiency in Arabic, Burmese, Zomi, Russian and Spanish.

YWCA believes that all students, despite educational background or languages spoken, deserve an excellent education that values their identity and holds them to high academic expectations. We work to empower our culturally and linguistically diverse students to fully engage in education free from barriers in pursuit of their hopes and goals. To achieve this, our Youth Program provides in-school and out-of-school tutoring and mentorship for school aged children; family literacy and early childhood programming for families in our adult education program; group and individualized training and professional development for teachers and non-profit staff; and support for school districts in meeting the needs of families.

Position Description:  This position provides in-school tutoring for English Language Learners in partnership with an area school district. Approximately 20-25 hours a week between the hours of 8:30 and 3:30.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide in-school tutoring to English Language Leaner students, elementary through high school, on an individual basis or in groups of two students at a time.
• Meet and plan with teacher(s) regarding student progress and needs. Provide limited support to teachers.
• Ensure intake paperwork is completed. Analyze student progress and track progress notes timely and accurately in the agency database. Maintain confidentiality of student related information.
• Foster a trusting and welcoming relationship with students, teachers and families.
• Work closely with the Youth Program Manager to meet intended outcomes and identify trends and opportunities for program improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheet programs utilized by the organization; and knowledge of applicable information technology relative to service area.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite –Word, Excel, Outlook, including other immigration program and/or databases.)
• Must be organized and flexible.
• Must have initiative, creativity, and give attention to details.
• Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
• Be an advocate for the mission, values and goals of YWCA Tulsa.
• Works effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Works on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Effective interpersonal skills in working with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver Oklahoma driver license and current insurance verification.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma teaching certificate, TESL certification, or equivalent.
• At least two years of teaching experience, preferably in an ELL setting.
• Experience providing tutoring or other educational support to students.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices and instructional delivery techniques for limited English proficient students.
• Experience working with learners from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups highly desired.

Qualified and interested applicants should submit online application, resume and cover letter expressing interest to: ImmigrationJobs@ywcatulsa.org. Please insert Lead Tutor (In School) in the subject line.

*If you are interested in combining this part-time position with the Lead Tutor (After School) position, please note that desire in your application/cover letter. If combined the position would be considered a full-time employee with benefits eligibility.

We are searching for a dedicated and socially conscious Development Assistant to assist our organization’s development team in creating and implementing strategies that ensure sustainability and organizational growth.  The ideal candidate for this role will possess exceptional communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and effective time management skills.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide accurate and timely processing of gifts and acknowledgment letters
• Assist in preparation, execution and guest relations for fundraising events
• Continually update and ensure accuracy of database contact information
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation and individual donors
• Assist with preparation of grant proposals and reports
• Coordinate Department mailings
• Handle administrative details associated with Development meetings (i.e. prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, action items etc.).
• Provide administrative and clerical support for the Development team
• Records and tracking donor invoices, acknowledgement correspondence, mass mailings, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage responsibilities and to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to listen and provide accurate information.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and insurance verification.\
• Must be an advocate for the mission, values and goals of the YWCA Tulsa.
• Works effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran.
• Works on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and insurance verification.
• Must be an advocate for the mission, values and goals of the YWCA Tulsa.
• Works effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran.
• Works on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalency. Bachelor degree preferred.
• Prior work with a nonprofit organization.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office 2007–Word, Excel, Outlook, and database skills)

This part-time, flexible hours position will pay $12/hour. Qualified and interested applicants should submit application, resume and cover letter expressing interest to: DevelopmentJobs@ywcatulsa.org. Please insert Development Assistant in the subject line.

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, community education, and immigration legal services. Services are provided by a multicultural and multilingual staff with first language proficiency in Arabic, Burmese, Zomi, Russian and Spanish.

Our case management team supports all Immigrant and Refugee (I&R) programs through several key initiatives including a Refugee Social Services grant that provides employment, social services, referrals, workshops, cultural orientation, and interpretation services to refugees, asylees, and trafficking victims among others; employment and guidance services for our adult English students seeking improved employment or to return to a field of expertise; conducting community education; connecting and referring clients and community members to services provided by other organizations; and using their language skills to support other I&R teams.

Position Description: YWCA Tulsa is seeking a program manager to oversee the case management team. Plan, organize, and implement high-quality client service pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the case management team. Supervise and support caseworkers in the provision of services. Track and ensure grant regulation compliance in program outcomes. Prepare reports and manage the team’s budget. Provide direct service to clients as needed. Develop partnerships and new programming to meet community needs. Participate as a leader in the agency’s organizational leadership team, assisting in defining and carrying out the agency’s vision and strategic plan.

Program Development

• Oversee case management services, community referral programs, community education, and partnerships to meet the needs of case management clients and advance services to the immigrant and refugee community in Tulsa.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, businesses, employers, and governmental agencies to advance access to services for the immigrant and refugee community and YWCA clients.
• Conduct and/or coordinate training to educate institutions and organizations about the refugee/immigrant experience.
• Coordinate speakers, field trip activities, orientations and workshops with community partners.
• Liaise with other YWCA programs including Adult Education, Legal Services, and Health and Wellness for holistic program offerings and to ensure the case management team is supporting and connecting clients across YWCA programs.
• Provide direct case management services as needed.

Program Management

• Plan, organize, and assign activities to ensure compliance with stated program and grant outcomes.
• Supervise and train case management team while assisting in problem solving, coaching, communication, conflict resolution, and establishing goals and objectives to ensure quality of case management services provided to clients.
• Audit case files and the agency database to ensure timely and accurate documentation for grant and agency outcome requirements.
• Develop professional activities and training for the case management team, to enhance the quality of programming and encourage individual growth.
• Ensure all grant reports are submitted accurately and timely.
• Responsible for maintaining on-going communication and grant program changes to key staff identified in grant-funded programs.
• Assess monetary needs and make recommendations for the case management team; assist in the development of department operational budget with approval of director; adhere to agency’s fiscal policies.
• Comply with all YWCA policies and procedures.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with sufficient experience and training that enables the applicant to demonstrate the required knowledge and experience. Masters in Social Work preferred.
• Two years of case management skills.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with ethnic/diverse communities including immigrants and refugees.
• Ability to read, write and speak a second language preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and supervise the work of staff, including assigning, monitoring, delegating, evaluating work; hiring, training, counseling, and disciplining staff; and processing grievances.
• Ability to analyze and prepare budgets, schedules, reports, policies, procedures, and business correspondence.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially as required in preparing and making presentations, working with various committees, and interacting with diverse groups of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheet programs utilized by the organization; and knowledge of applicable information technology relative to service area.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite –Word, Excel, Outlook, including other immigration program and/or databases.)
• Must be an advocate for the mission, values and goals of the YWCA Tulsa.
• Work effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Work on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Effective interpersonal skills in working with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and current insurance verification.

Qualified and interested applicants should submit online application, resume and cover letter expressing interest to: ImmigrationJobs@ywcatulsa.org. Please insert Program Case Manager in the subject line.

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, family literacy, community education, and immigration legal services. Services are provided by a multicultural and multilingual staff with first language proficiency in Arabic, Burmese, Zomi, Russian and Spanish.

YWCA believes that all students, despite educational background or languages spoken, deserve an excellent education that values their identity and holds them to high academic expectations. We work to empower our culturally and linguistically diverse students to fully engage in education free from barriers in pursuit of their hopes and goals. To achieve this, our Youth Program provides in-school and out-of-school tutoring and mentorship for school aged children; family literacy and early childhood programming for families in our adult education program; group and individualized training and professional development for teachers and non-profit staff; and support for school districts in meeting the needs of families.

Position Description:  This position manages all immigrant and refugee youth programming and outreach for YWCA Tulsa. This includes overseeing staff, volunteers and providing direct services to carry out youth programming. Managing relationships with partners. Developing new programming to meet community needs. Ensuring programs meet agency and grant program requirements.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Development

• Oversee youth mentorship and tutoring programs with immigrant and refugee youth to ensure youth are successful in their education, career, citizenship and personal goals. This includes in-school, after-school and summer programming including tutoring, ACT Prep and Scholarship Saturays, Citizenship workshops and other offerings as student needs are identified.
• Develop presentations and provide training, professional development and support to school teachers as well as staff of youth focused organizations in working with immigrant and refugee youth.
• Oversee family literacy program including child instruction in on-site and off-site early childhood classrooms, adult training and family literacy activities for parents and caregivers, and coordinate with the Language Services Manager to plan regular caregiver/child family literacy activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with school district leaders and provide resources based on individual needs.
• Support and develop community partnerships and promote YWCA’s programming through school and outreach events held by local schools and youth organizations.
• Liaise with other YWCA programs including Adult Education, Legal Services, Workforce Development, and Health and Wellness to ensure holistic program offerings.
• Provide direct tutoring and mentorship services to youth as needed.
  

Program Management

• Plan, organize and assign activities to ensure compliance with stated program and grant outcomes.
• Supervise and train staff while assisting in problem solving, coaching, communication, conflict resolution, and establishing goals and objectives.
• Observe instructors and tutors, provide guidance, and document appropriately to ensure quality of instruction and compliance with grant and agency guidelines.
• Develop professional activities and training for YWCA staff relevant to identified areas of need, to enhance the quality of programming and encourage individual growth.
• Ensure volunteers are given appropriate training and supervision to be successful in their positions.
• Oversee tracking of student outcomes, professional development hours, and volunteer hours in program database.
• Assess monetary needs; assist in the development of the program operational budget; adhere to the agency’s fiscal policies.
• Participate as a core member of the agency’s organizational leadership team.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, Master’s degree preferred.
• Oklahoma teaching certificate, TESL certification, or equivalent.
• Two years teaching experience, preferably with English language learners in a public school setting
• Experience working with learners from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups highly desired.
• Experience designing student-centered, thematic-based curriculum and developing and monitoring evaluation systems highly desired.
• Two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Proven experience in administrative skills, including planning, organization, and time management.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and supervise the work of staff, including assigning, monitoring, delegating, evaluating work; hiring, training, counseling, and disciplining staff; and processing grievances.
• Ability to analyze and prepare budgets, schedules, reports, policies, procedures and business correspondence.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheet programs utilized by the organization; and knowledge of applicable information technology relative to service area.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite –Word, Excel, Outlook, including other immigration program and/or databases.)
• Must be organized and flexible.
• Must have initiative, creativity, and give attention to details.
• Must have the ability to regularly work evenings and weekends with flexible scheduling. Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
• Be an advocate for the mission, values and goals of YWCA Tulsa.
• Works effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Works on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Effective interpersonal skills in working with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver Oklahoma driver license and current insurance verification.

Qualified and interested applicants should submit online application, resume and cover letter expressing interest to: ImmigrationJobs@ywcatulsa.org. Please insert Youth Program Manager in the subject line.