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7 people are interested
Intensive Case Associate - Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Opening Doors, Inc
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7 people are interested
Program Description:
Opening Doors’ Refugee Resettlement Program helps refugees begin rebuilding their lives after being forced to flee their home countries. As refugees access Sacramento services that set them on the path towards self-sufficiency, those with uniquely vulnerable experiences face additional challenges navigating new, complex systems. Within Refugee Resettlement, the Intensive Case Management (ICM) program identifies and works with recently arrived refugees who are particularly vulnerable in areas of health, mental health, and social integration to help access the resources and services needed to achieve greater stability and success in their lives.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Intensive Case Associate (ICA) volunteers work with the Intensive Case Manager and refugees to gain both casework skills and advocacy experience. Additionally, volunteers are exposed to the social welfare system and are taught how to manage client cases. ICA volunteers are exposed to numerous opportunities to strengthen cross-cultural communication skills and broaden their multicultural awareness.
Volunteer activities may include (but are not limited to):
à Assisting clients at field appointments
à Interpreting in person or over the phone (if qualified)
à Teaching clients how to use public transportation
à Creating and maintaining case files
à Developing a comprehensive resource guide of Sacramento organizations and services
à Generating new projects and partnerships in collaboration with the Intensive Case Manager
Qualifications:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and creatively problem solve
* Demonstrate flexibility and competent work under pressure
* Extremely detail oriented
* Experience working with multicultural populations
* Demonstrated interest in international issues, health, and/or mental health
* Experience with client advocacy
* Ability to transport clients to and from appointments
Preferred:
* Bilingual, written and/or verbal proficiency in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, or Pashto
* Experience working with culturally diverse clients
* Access to personal transportation
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to
volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org. Include "Intensive Case Volunteer- [Your name]" in the subject line.
More opportunities with Opening Doors, Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Opening Doors, Inc
Location:
1111 Howe Ave. Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower refugees, immigrants, human trafficking survivors, and underserved Sacramento area residents to achieve self-sufficiency by accessing opportunities to mainstream economic and social systems. We do this by providing safe places, skills development, business loans, and connections to community resources, assisting our clients to build financial and personal assets while maintaining their cultural identity and individual goals.
Description
Various Volunteer and Internship opportunities available at Opening Doors! Please check out our web page or email: volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org
Internships with Opening Doors
A formal work arrangement that is part of an educational or training course where you must gain experience in a particular field.
- The length of the arrangement will be based on your school’s requirements and our organizational needs.
- You will receive skills development opportunities that help you transition from study to work.
- While you are expected to follow professional standards, the work performed is measured by periodic evaluation as required by your affiliated school.
Volunteer positions are less formal and not linked to an educational institution, but still offer opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to
volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org. "Include Position Title- [Your name]" in the subject line.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125Sacramento, CA 95825
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Arabic
- Bilingual
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18