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12 people are interested
Safe Journeys Intern/Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: ECDC African Community Center -DC
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12 people are interested
Safe Journeys Intern/Volunteer
Reports to: Refugee Health Liaison and Family Enrichment Specialist
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Summary
The Safe Journeys Volunteer helps conduct research, assist with program activities, and conducts outreach to develop new relationships and increase local awareness of services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach to build new relationships with local service providers and support services.
- Promotes the project and culturally, linguistically informed care in the community through physical visits, emails, and phone contacts.
- Research information and referral procedures to local resources such as support groups, legal services, etc.
- Provide any reminders and culturally sensitive education.
- May provide transportation assistance.
- Assists with maintenance of files and report preparations.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- College degree or perusing a degree in social work, or related field
- Previous experience working in multicultural contexts is desirable
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
- Effective communication and writing skills
- Proficiency in one or more language other than English is preferable
- Having personal car or access to a car is a plus
- Must successfully complete background check and training before beginning in role
Learning Outcomes:
- Increased intercultural communication competency
- Exposure to basic non-profit operations and environment
- Knowledge of marginalized populations - challenges and opportunities
- Ability to provide sensitive and confidential services
- Experience working with limited English proficiency populations
- Knowledge of N. Virginia support service networks
- Ability to navigate of social service systems
- Basic ability to keep case notes, client reporting, and client files to federal and state funder standards
Time Requirements:
Interns - At least 2 full days/week required.
Volunteers - half day or more per week requested.
To Apply:
Please submit a (1) cover letter and (2) resume to volunteer@ecdcus.org.
Applications are considered on a first come, first served rolling basis.
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About ECDC African Community Center -DC
Location:
901 S. Highland St., Arlington, VA 22204, US
Mission Statement
The African Community Center of the DC Metro (ACC-DC) is a branch office of The Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC), one of ten Resettlement Agencies authorized by the Department of State to resettle refugees. ECDC’s mission is to resettle and assist refugees and immigrants in integrating successfully into their new communities in the U.S.. ACC-DC is responsible for directly helping refugees located in the DC metro area with offices in Arlington, VA and Silver Spring, MD. ACC-DC provides social, educational, and employment programs for newly resettled refugees while working with community partners to promote self-sufficiency and integration across the DC area.
Description
ACC-DC is non-profit organization that works toward the resettlement of refugees within the United States. We conduct case work, as well as educational and social outreach programs for newly arrived refugee families. These programs are aimed to help the families recover from past traumatic experiences, get adjusted to American life, and become economically self-sufficient contributing members of their new communities. The refugees we work with refugees come from all across the globe.
Some of the services that we provide refugee families include:
- Housing and rent for 3 months (families will hopefully be self-sufficient by this time)
- Basic home furnishings
- Enrollment in ESL classes
- Setting up medical and social security appointments
- School enrollment for the children
- Helping refugee families connect with their new communities on a social and logistical level
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
901 S. Highland St.ArlingtonArlington, VA 22204
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2020
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Customer Acquisition
- Case Work / Management
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 2 days a week