Cultural Orientation Volunteer Organizer Details

Cultural Orientation Volunteer Organizer

Samaritas - Troy, MI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Details: Do you have a High school diploma or currently enrolled in a GED program per LIRS/Refugee AmeriCorps program?
We have a newly-vacant, full time opportunity at our Troy location. Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This is a FULL TIME ROLE that pays $19 per hour.
As a full time Samaritas employee, some of the benefits you will receive are:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Plus many more benefits

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Serves as Refugee AmeriCorps member for Samaritas Preferred Communities Program in partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). Assists with the developing Cultural Orientation (CO) program for Samaritas including recruiting and training new community volunteers to support and expand CO and refugee resettlement services.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment of community volunteers to fill roles as CO speakers, ESL classroom assistants, interpreters, mentors, instructors and tutors.
• Conduct community outreach and attend community activities and events to enhance networking opportunities that support recruitment efforts.
• Assist in providing structured CO training to volunteers. May be required to create training programs and materials.
• Provide daily guidance to CO volunteers, communicating program and Samaritas expectations.
• Coordinate CO volunteer schedules. Track CO volunteer hours and individual hours, including orientation and on-going training and submit to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting of CO program intervention and outcomes.

_________________________________________________________________________________:Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or currently enrolled in a GED program per LIRS/Refugee AmeriCorps program contract requirements (written declaration signed under penalty of law
• Some college coursework preferred.

Experience

• Knowledge and/or experience with a refugee resettlement program.

Additional Work Requirements

• Automobile travel required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record; reliable ongoing personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients; current automobile registration and proof of automobile insurance.