Refugee Peer Navigator

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•Syracuse, NY

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thrive and Change Lives Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives. We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Requirements

HSDiploma with one (1) year relevant experience.
Experience working with youth/teens.
Ability to engage with diverse families.
Respectful of cultural differences.
Ability to write clear notes in English.
Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Somali, Sudanese Arabis, Farsi, Arabic, Karen, Burmese, Tigrinya, Swahili, Darhi and Pashto.
N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Human Services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular office hours at assigned non-profit partner locations and provide assistance to refugees on a drop-in basis.
Conduct home visits for referred refugees to assess their wellbeing and successful integration into the community.
Utilize a standardized assessment tool to document refugees' wellbeing and any concerns observed during visits or office hours.
Report identified concerns to the Program Manager and Case Managers as appropriate.
Perform basic health care checks, such as blood pressure checks, and report results to the supervisor.
Link refugees to suitable health and mental health services with the assistance of the Refugee Health Coordinator at Northside CYO.
Act as a supportive peer advocate for refugees, addressing their individual needs.
Accompany refugees to health and mental health appointments when necessary.
Attend monthly trainings with other Peer Navigators.
Provide interpretation support for health and mental health services as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.