Refugee Cultural and Community Liaison - Miami

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

The Refugee Cultural and Community Liaison is a non-exempt position responsible for the facilitation and delivery of culturally appropriate services to trauma-affected refugees and will conduct community outreach and education for the STAR Program.

• Determine the needs for medical, legal, mental health, educational, and social services.
• Assist clients with enrolling in services that are geared towards their service plans.
• Enroll eligible clients by completing all necessary forms.
• Provide orientation to newly enrolled clients.
• Assist clients in developing individualized service plans so that they may achieve self-sufficiency.
• Conduct quarterly assessments of service plans.
• Provide case management to clients enrolled in the program.
• Assess client transportation needs and provide transportation when needed.
• Accompany clients to appointments.
• Maintain case files for each client in accordance with funder regulations and as required by the agency.
• Conduct community outreach and provide mental health first aid using trauma-informed principles.
• Prepare and document financial assistance provided towards client's goals.
• Complete funder and agency forms.
• Ensure that all grant guidelines are followed, and deadline dates are met.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER :

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

A Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field is preferred.

WHO WE ARE :

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers' compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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