Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist Dari or Pashto

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist to empower Afghan community members through financial wellness coaching and advocacy. This role involves collaborating with local organizations to provide essential services, training, and support. Ideal candidates will be bilingual in Dari and/or Pashto and possess a strong background in community engagement. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Afghan families, fostering connections, and ensuring access to vital resources. This is a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the community while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in social work, counseling, or related fields preferred.
• Bilingual communication skills in Dari and/or Pashto are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and engagement with Afghan community members.
• Organize and participate in education opportunities related to financial wellness.

Skills

Bilingual in Dari

Bilingual in Pashto

Financial Wellness Coaching

Community Engagement

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist Dari or Pashto, Missouri

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialists will provide financial wellness coaching, service connection, skills training, and advocacy to Afghan community members in partnership with social service partners, community-based organizations, local refugee resettlement agencies, and employment entities.

Important: Local Candidates Only
This position requires candidates who currently reside in the Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO metro areas. Applicants must also be fluent in Dari and/or Pashto to be considered.

Please note: Due to program requirements, we are unable to consider candidates outside of these areas at this time. Relocation assistance is not available.

This contract ends 9/30/2025.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist in Missouri: $60,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Provide advocacy and engagement with and on behalf of Afghan community members to community partners, local non-profit agencies, employers and social adjustment entities.
• Must be bilingual in Dari or Pashto
• Provide financial wellness engagement, budget training and other sustainability planning services to Afghan families in the program, utilizing provided curriculum and in partnership with Financial Wellness Educators.
• Organize and participate in education opportunities related to financial wellness, employment, housing counseling, English language literacy and social adjustment.
• Provide resource sharing and skill building supports, including around employment, housing, education, cultural orientation, transportation and social services.
• Assist in securing employment and vocational opportunities.
• Collaborate with local employment programs, vocational programs, English language programs, financial wellness programs and social service providers, so when appropriate, referrals can be made to ensure comprehensive required service deliveries to Afghan community members.
• Ensure language and cultural competency in support of program.
• Participate in trainings to gain competencies in financial wellness education.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Afghan Community Peer Support Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• 1-3 years experience in social work, counseling, or related fields preferred.
• Previous experience with refugee resettlement and/or humanitarian parole processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual or Multilingual: (Pashto and/or Dari) communication skills are required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written means.
• Proficient in basic math skills, as required to assist clients in their financial wellness activities and classes.
• Ability to present a positive demeanor to individuals, their families, staff, supportive services personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to travel between various local working locations
• History of community engagement and community organizing.
• Ability to remain calm during difficult circumstances and emergencies.
• Advanced knowledge of social adjustment services.
• Proficient in utilizing Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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