Multicultural Liaison

Join a team that will work to help immigrant and refugee communities adjust to living in Vermont and understand services provided by Howard Center. Provide outreach and support, while addressing needs associated with resettlement.

Responsibilities:

• Support and meet immigrant/refugee families in their homes and communities
• Connect immigrant/refugee community with resources, address barriers, and make referrals
• Engage and improve access to services and stability in the community
• Advocate and model cultural humility and responsiveness
• Consult, educate, and coordinate within Howard Center and the community.
• Help in a crisis and in collaboration with agency crisis services
• Encourage and empower immigrants/refugees to learn about Howard Center services

Requirements:

• Have a deep understanding of resettlement communities
• Have lived experience as a refugee
• Have knowledge of service provider systems in Chittenden County
• Speak different languages to serve a multicultural population (preferred languages - Somali/MaayMaay, 
  Nepali, Vietnamese, Karen/Burmese and Phasto/Dari)
• Experience working across cultures
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: substance abuse, mental health, crisis, victim advocacy or social work or a related field and/or willingness to learn/train HC providers and communities
• Value diversity, embody cultural sensitivity, and can bridge cultural differences
• Have strong oral and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with families, community members, and community organization
• Have a valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• Basic computer skills

Structure:

• Full Time 
• Union 
• Salary starting at $21.85/hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

- Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
- Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
- Two Dental options through Delta Dental
- Vision Insurance
- Employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
- Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account- Childcare Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program with financial payment
- Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
- Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
- Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy

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