Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist will provide advocacy, service connection and skills training to Afghan community members in partnership with Afghan Community Case Managers and the Stakeholder Engagement Liaison.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist: Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Provide advocacy and engagement with and on behalf of community members to community partners, local non-profit agencies, employers and social adjustment entities.
• Provide resource sharing and skill building supports, including around employment, education, cultural orientation, transportation and social services.
• Assist in securing employment and vocational opportunities in partnership with Afghan Community Case Managers.
• Organize and implement community education opportunities related to employment, English language literacy and social adjustment.
• Collaborate with local employers, employment programs, vocational programs, English language programs, financial wellness programs and social services offices providers to ensure required services deliveries to Afghan community members.
• Provide financial wellness engagement, budget training and other sustainability planning services to Afghan families in the program.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• One year experience in social work, counseling, or related fields preferred.
• Lived experience in going through refugee resettlement and/or humanitarian parole processes.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual or Multilingual: (Pashto and/or Dari) communication skills are required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written means.
• Ability to present a positive demeanor to individuals, their families, staff, supportive services personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written means.
• Ability to travel between various local working locations
• History of community engagement and community organizing.
• Ability to remain calm during difficult circumstances and emergencies.
• Advanced knowledge employment services and social adjustment services.
• Proficient in utilizing Outlook, Word and Excel; PowerPoint, Access, Visio.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar Job Titles

1. Community Support Specialist
2. Refugee Peer Mentor
3. Immigrant Support Advocate
4. Cultural Orientation Specialist
5. Social Services Navigator

Keywords

1. Peer Support
2. Advocacy
3. Skill Building
4. Community Engagement
5. Bilingual (Pashto/Dari)

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.