Are you a problem solver with a passion for helping others? Do you find fulfillment in helping clients and ensuring their needs are met? If so, then our temporary, full-time Refugee Client Assistance Specialist in our Command Center at the International Institute of St Louis is the perfect opportunity for you! As a Refugee Client Assistance Specialist , you will directly interact with clients and providing them with the emergency support and assistance they need.

This position is currently funded through September 30, 2024.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Helping with housing set ups, airport pick ups
• Helping with grocery store shopping
• Interpretation of client needs
• Help with the Community Bazaar
• Help with the Food distribution.
• Engage with IISTL volunteers as needed.
• Assist in child activities when needed.
• Attend community partner meetings every Tuesday.
• Attend staff meetings.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Flexibility in adapting to client issues and team needs
• Ability to manage multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with community resources
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Ability to work productively in a multicultural environment and demonstrate respect for differences.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365.
• Must have a car and a valid driver's license with proof of insurance
• Ability to speak a language of refugee groups is required. Most prevalent languages needed are Arabic, Swahili or Somali, Farsi, Dari, Pashtu, or Spanish.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an Associate degree; related experience

JOIN US!

Get ready to make a difference in the lives of refugees every day! If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. To apply through our website or to view other job openings, visit iistl.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST LOUIS: OUR STORY

The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community .

Our Philosophy of Service: We SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING .

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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