ANSP Outreach Specialist

POSITION TITLE:                      ANSP Outreach Specialist

REPORTS TO:                           Program Manager, Refugee Services

FLSA STATUS:                          Non-Exempt

TIME COMMITMENT:                Full-or Part-time (40 hours/week)

SALARY:                                   $23-$25 per hour

BENEFITS:                                Medical, dental, and vision, prescription drugs, life insurance, cash balance pension

                                                   plan, 403(b), vacation, 15 holidays, and sick leave

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POSITION SUMMARY: The ANSP Outreach Specialist is tasked with conducting outreach to the Afghan community and delivering educational workshops to enhance clients' self-sufficiency. Responsibilities include developing presentations, making appropriate referrals to necessary services, and providing information about relevant programs and services in the community.

AGENCY CULTURE:
 The business and social environment in which our Agency operates is continuously changing. To thrive, we must incorporate ways of thinking and acting that strengthen who we are and who we can be. As part of this cultural change process, it is critical that all employees of Catholic Charities aspire to the following:

·         A commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values (“We Do the Right Thing”)

·         A commitment to excellence in everything we do (“We Do Things Right”)

·         A commitment to achieving desired outcomes and measured results (“Everything Counts”)

·         A commitment to innovation and to what is possible (“We value Creativity and Generativity”)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Refers clients to external community services

·         Prepares workshop materials

·         Develops educational PowerPoint presentations on self-sufficiency topics for the Afghan community

·         Attends San Diego Afghan community events for outreach with potential ANSP clients

·         Designs and distributes flyers for ANSP events

·         Collaborates with other agencies, vendors, and partners for ANSP workshops

·         Presents workshops with Dari and Pashto speaking team members for translation

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Experience with case management

·         Dari and Pashto language speakers preferred

·         Valid Driver’s License and a safe driving record

·         Successful completion of a background check and TB test

·         Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required

·         Proficient with computer, office equipment, MS Office Suite

·         Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability.