Refugee Peer Navigator

Overview Thrive and Change Lives Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives. We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work! Flexible Work Schedules Remitted Tuition Professional Development Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits Professional Supervision and Coaching Recognition and Appreciation Programs Opportunities for Growth and Promotion Responsibilities As a Peer Navigator, the primary responsibility is to maintain regular office hours at assigned non-profit partner locations and provide assistance to refugees on a drop-in basis. In addition to this, the role involves conducting home visits for referred refugees to assess their wellbeing and successful integration into the community. During these visits or office hours, utilizing a standardized assessment tool, document the refugees' wellbeing and any concerns observed. Report identified concerns to the Program Manager and Case Managers as appropriate. The position also entails performing basic health care checks, such as blood pressure checks, and reporting results to the supervisor. Furthermore, link refugees to suitable health and mental health services with the assistance of the Refugee Health Coordinator at Northside CYO. Act as a supportive peer advocate for refugees, addressing their individual needs, and accompany them to health and mental health appointments when necessary. Attend monthly trainings with other Peer Navigators and provide interpretation support for health and mental health services as required. And all other duties as assigned. Pay for this position is: $23.00/hour Qualifications Education and/or Experience Required at Entry: Associates Degree in Human Services field preferred. HS Diploma with one (1) year relevant experience. Experience working with youth/teens while having the ability to engage with diverse families and respectful of cultural differences. Licenses/Certificate/Clearances: N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry Clearance Skills and Abilities: Ability to write clear notes in English. Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Somali, Sudanese Arabis, Farsi, Arabic, Karen, Burmese, Tigrinya, Swahili, Darhi and Pashto. Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands: Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client’s homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals, Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment. Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.