Bilingual Social Adjustment Specialist

Commonwealth Catholic Charities; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Catholic Charities seeks a qualified professional to provide social adjustment services for refugees and immigrants in Virginia. The role coordinates culturally appropriate programs, connects clients with community resources, and collaborates with health systems, schools, and faith-based organizations to promote long-term stability.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with three years of related experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; three years of related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be bilingual in English and at least one listed language (e.g., Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Hindi, Swahili, Spanish, French).

Responsibilities

• Host trainings about US health care system, public benefits, and local health resources.
• Coordinate culturally and linguistically appropriate training and workshops.
• Facilitate sessions on social integration pathways including health, financial literacy, and youth services.
• Organize wellness groups and peer support for refugee women and target groups.
• Inform parents and youth about American school systems and programs.
• Lead partnerships with community organizations, health systems, and faith groups.
• Represent the agency professionally in the community and workplace.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CCC:Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. We are passionate about the work we do in our communities, providing 31 critical services at 7 locations throughout Virginia.CCC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history) in all aspects of employment including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and benefits, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the agency.Commonwealth Catholic Charities is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening and background check.SUMMARY: This position provides social adjustment services to refugees and immigrant populations that encompass a range of mechanisms designed to help individuals adapt to their social environments. The position coordinates services according to the needs of the community through various partnerships with health systems, schools, education programs, community- and faith-based organizations, and other local service providers. The position provides services in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner and connects clients with resources and supports that promote successful integration and long-term stability.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Host trainings about the US health care system, public benefits and health resources in the communityConduct cultural orientation, ensuring all new arrivals receive the standard newcomer curriculumCoordinate and facilitate culturally and linguistically appropriate training, educational workshops, and skill-building sessions focused on key social integration pathways, including community health, women's empowerment, financial literacy and youth services.Organize wellness groups and peer support meetings for refugee women and other target groupsInform parents and youth of American school systems and about programs offering opportunities for academic, social and leadership growthUtilize comprehensive group curricula and training materials across core integration modules ensuring all content is structurally adapted to the varying literacy and acculturation levels of the target populationEstablish, maintain, and leverage strategic partnerships with local community organizations, health systems, academic institutions, and faith-based groups to co-lead and enhance the quality and scope of educational programming.Conduct community-wide targeted outreach to identify educational resources, connect attendee cohorts to mainstream integration systems and serve as a strong referral point for clientsRepresents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent required with three years of related experience; bachelor’s degree preferred. Valid driver’s license required. Must be bilingual in English and at least one of the following languages: Dari, Pashto, Farsi (Persian), Hindi, Nepali, Afrikaans, Swahili, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish, French, or Ukrainian.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is favorable.DIRECT REPORTS: None