Position Purpose: Works closely in planning and facilitating projects/programming related to the integration of refugees and asylees within the social, employment, and educational environments of the city of Grand Island. 

Essential Position Duties:
• Provide support and assistance to refugees and asyless who seek medical, housing, employment, legal, or educational services in the Grand Island community
• Assist clients in identifying needs and available resources as well as obtaining services
• Assist with recruitment, training, and support of volunteers/mentors to meet program needs
• Document contacts with clients and volunteers, as well as writing up stories of interest
• Assist in program evaluation and completion of proposed program goals
• Serve as a representative to raise awareness and provide education about newcomers to community groups and at community events

Position Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates/Bachelors preferred
• Skills in public speaking, time management and multi-tasking
• Bi-Lingual in English and Somali dialects preferred
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer literate in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Flexible schedule to accommodate clients and volunteers, including some evenings and weekends
• Valid Driver’s license, proof of liability insurance and ability to drive for agency business
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
• 17 years of age or older

Criminal history, child abuse registry, adult abuse registry, sex offenders registry, Department of Motor Vehicles records checks will all be completed prior to offer of enrollment.

To Learn more about the AmeriCorps Program, please visit the AmeriCorps section of Lutheran Family Services' website:  http://www.lfsneb.org/community/americorps.asp

The application form is available there, called the AmeriCorps Member Application. The application can be completed and submitted via fax, mail, or hand delivered to:

Lutheran Family Services, 1941 S 42nd St, Ste 402, Omaha, NE 68105, fax 402-827-3218, attn: Mikki Chullino

Questions: Contact Mikki Chullino, AmeriCorps Program Supervisor at 402-346-6100