Cultural Liaison (Somali Language) - Willmar (#0425I)

JOB STATUS: Full-time (36 hours), 12 months per year

LOCATION: Willmar, MN

HELPING FAMILIES BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE!

Help Head Start families build economic stability and opportunities in communities as a Cultural Liaison. Join our team and be a source of advocacy and support!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Translate and Interpret: Provide oral and written translations to assist the Somali families with English challenges, and vice versa.
• Contribute and Build: Maintain a commitment to professionalism and help to build program practices and goals.
• Inspire and motivate: Establish respectful partnerships with families to help them reach their goals.

• Bridge Cultural Differences: Use your experience to help children and families in the classroom and home visits.

SKILLS TO WOW US:
• You're a strong communicator, both written and verbal, who easily connects with people.
• You can assess needs and create action plans that drive real results.
• You have experience working with the financial challenges of families and know which community resources would serve them best.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution? You handle them with confidence.
• You're a team player who also thrives when working independently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in helping to effectively translate the English/Somali Language families.
• CPR and First Aid Certification

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Starting salary of $16.97 - $25.81/hour - plus benefits!
• Full-time (36 hours per week), 12-months
• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

BENEFITS:

The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 12 paid holidays each year, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), 401k retirement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:   Open Until Filled

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org

              United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.