Job Summary – The Refugee Health Volunteer will assist program manager in health related activities, systems navigation, and access to benefits for recently- arrived refugees in Virginia.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Urgent: Contact clients about the COVID-19 Vaccine and refer any clients interested to a partner organization for an appointment.
- Assist clients with various appointments including but not limited to: medical appointments, immunization appointments, and to referred support programs
- Assist refugees with health insurance enrollments
- Conduct refugee health related outreach and education to local providers and potential partners
- Assist with client appointment reminders and follow-up
- Assist with conducting orientations to prepare community members for accessing US health services and assess health needs
- Perform trainings/create displays on safety, health and hygiene
- Assist clients in getting services from local social service offices and public assistance
- Assist program manager with maintenance of case files
- Assist with other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in multicultural contexts is desirable
- An interest in international and refugee issues
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and process unexpected tasks and deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
- Effective communication and writing skills
- Proficiency in one or more language other than English is preferable
- If wanting to volunteer in person, having personal car or access to a car is desirable, but not required
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of the timelines and processes refugees go through.
- Increased intercultural communication competency
- Exposure to basic non-profit operations and environment
- Knowledge of marginalized populations - challenges and opportunities
- Experience working with limited English proficiency populations
- Knowledge of Virginia refugee benefits systems
- Ability to navigate of social service systems
- Basic ability to keep case notes and maintain case files to State Department standards.
Time Requirements:
At least 1 full day a week. This is a remote volunteer opportunity with possible in-person components according to the volunteer’s comfort level.
To Apply:
Please contact volunteer@ecdcus.org.
If you have any questions please contact cmccaw@ecdcus.org
Applications are considered on a first-come, first served rolling basis.
