Bilingual Social Adjustment Specialist ROA

Commonwealth Catholic Charities; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) in Virginia seeks a Social Adjustment Coordinator to assist refugees and immigrant populations with integration, education, and access to resources. You will coordinate culturally appropriate programming through partnerships with health systems, schools, and faith-based groups to promote long‑term stability.

The role emphasizes bilingual communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with diverse communities to connect clients with supports and

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and at least one listed language (Dari, Pashto, Farsi, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience coordinating community-based services is a plus.
• Valid drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Host trainings on the US health care system, public benefits and health resources in the community
• Coordinate and facilitate culturally and linguistically appropriate training, educational workshops, and skill-building sessions
• Organize wellness groups and peer support meetings for refugee women and other target groups
• Inform parents and youth about American school systems and programs
• Establish, maintain, and leverage partnerships with local organizations and health systems to enhance education programming.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cross-cultural communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• Host trainings about the US health care system, public benefits and health resources in the community
• Conduct cultural orientation, ensuring all new arrivals receive the standard newcomer curriculum
• Coordinate 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 groups
• Inform parents and youth of American school systems and about programs offering opportunities for academic, social and leadership growth
• Utilize 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 population
• Establish, 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 clients
• Represents 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.

Qualifications

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