NEW AMERICANS CULTURAL ORIENTATION VOLUNTEER ORGANIZER - Troy, Michigan

The person we seek will serve as member of the Samaritas Preferred Communities Program in partnership with Global Refuge assisting 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. We are looking for someone with skills in event planning & organizing, community partnership development and project organizing & implementation. 

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 position has a pay rate of $22.00 per hour. 

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time

• 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 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the recruitment of community volunteers to fill roles as CO speakers, ESL classroom assistants, interpreters, mentors, instructors and tutors.
2. Conduct community outreach and attend community activities and events to enhance networking opportunities that support recruitment efforts.
3. Assist in providing structured CO training to volunteers. May be required to create training programs and materials.
4. Provide daily guidance to CO volunteers, communicating program and Samaritas expectations.
5. Coordinate CO volunteer schedules. Track CO volunteer hours and individual hours, including orientation and on-going training and submit to appropriate personnel.
6. 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work in a diverse workplace.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to read, write and speak Arabic preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competencies. Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural context.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective business relationships.
• Per funding entity:
• Educational award upon successful completion of one-year 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Stands and moves about indoors and outdoors.
• Stoops, bends, twists, and frequently lifts supplies up to 25 lbs.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Hand and finger dexterity