Job description

Pay Range $22.50 - $31.30 an hour
Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be mission-driven with a desire to make a difference for families and communities served by LCS Northwest.

The Role: The Refugee Adjustment Support Group Facilitator provides a weekly adjustment support group for the Dari/Pashto Speaking community. This group will consist of community members. The goal is to promote greater self-efficacy, support family and community functions and dynamics, decrease social isolation and increase community integration. This position will work 20 hours a week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate weekly - biweekly community outreach and support group for the Dari/Pashto Speaking Community, following the Pathways to Wellness: Integrating Refugee Health and Wellness, or other approved curriculum
• Adjust and augment curriculum as needed based on presenting issues of client base
• As participants are identified for further support, the Adjustment Support Group Facilitator will offer case management, and/or make referral for mental health and medication management services.
• Provide services following program procedures in order to ensure fidelity
• Ensure accurate and timely administration of pre and post surveys, participant sign in sheets, and other documents.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and notation, including input of client profile information, progress notes, and other necessary notation.
• Ensure client barriers to participation in groups are addressed, arrange interpreter and/or transportation if needed.
• Coordinate with community partners for guest speakers to attend group sessions
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings with Program Manager
• Identify participants with emergent needs in order to refer to external partners for culturally appropriate emotional support
• Partner with internal programs and with mental health clinicians in our multicultural counseling services to leverage supports for families
• Refer families to existing refugee community networks and supports
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of and cultural responsiveness to the refugee population served
• At minimum, must meet the requirements for an Agency Affiliated Counselor role in the state of Washington and have training/experience in evidence-based mental health treatment modalities.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills
• Must have mature work habits and be able to work without supervision and set priorities
• Must have good teamwork skills
• Must be able to work in a multicultural setting, with various community groups/leaders, volunteers, interpreters, and others
• Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office and community to ensure confidentiality
• A bi-lingual, bi-cultural community member with education, training and/or experience in the field of psychology, social work and/or behavioral health, is desired.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral science field required (or equivalent experience)
• Washington State Mental Health Provider Credential preferred
• Significant community and/or lived experience
• Prior case management, group facilitation and mental health experience is preferred
• Must have experience working with refugee families

BENEFITS: We offer Vacation Leave, with up to 2 weeks per year (based on hours worked). Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family ( based on hours worked). 10 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan with matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Mileage and expense reimbursement is also provided.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

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