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Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington is seeking sincere, enthusiastic, and qualified individuals to join the KCSC team. All applicants should be Korean/English bilingual or Chinese/English bilingual (depending on the requirements of the position) and have a good understanding of the role and work of US non-profit charitable organizations.

KCSC is an equal opportunity provider.

KCSC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), sex, sexual orientation, religion (creed), physical or mental disability, age, political beliefs, gender identity or gender expression, personal appearance, AIDS/HIV status, genetic information, domestic partnership status, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

1.Domestic Violence “Training for Religious Leaders” Project Coordinator

The coordinator will work to develop and test Rele Healthy (“Religious Leaders for Healthy Families and Communities), a virtual case simulation training for religious leaders to fulfill community-based research effort to prevent intimate partner violence in the Korean American community in the metro-Washington, D.C. area.

Description of Duties:

Finalize performance objectives and training prototype of Rele Healthy Intervention.
Provide feedback on the storylines for the intervention.
Identify additional resources for religious leaders for the intervention.
Provide feedback on the developed intervention.
Provide feedback on the translation and/or help translate the storylines to Korean.
Help recruit participants for the pilot test.
Help conduct a pre-intervention community survey
Help recruit study participants to evaluate the intervention.
Remind participants to complete assessments (baseline, 3-month, and 6-month).
Remind participants to complete the intervention.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related human service field
1+ years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence and their families is preferred.
Knowledge of Korean immigrant community and bilingual proficiency (both verbal and written fluency) in English and Korean is a must.
Valid driver’s license, access to an insured and registered vehicle and willingness to use a vehicle to travel to outreach events or partner meetings.

POSITION STRUCTURE: The Domestic Violence Project Coordinator is based at 7700 little river turnpike #406, Annandale VA 22003. Some weekend and off-hours work are expected.

*This is a part-time position (16hrs/wk) until Oct 31,2020

*KCSC is an equal opportunity employer.

2. Social Service Coordinator

Description of Duties:

Responsible for pre-screening, intake, and need assessment
Provide comprehensive case management to individuals and families to help them with their social service needs and to access income security benefits which will include, but are not limited to, SSI and SSA, LIHEAP (energy assistance), SNAP, property tax credit, senior housing, Medicaid, Medicare, and/or Medicare Part D
Provide emergency financial assistance to low-income individuals at risk for becoming homeless due to eviction, foreclosure, domestic violence, etc.
Provide a quarterly outreach seminar to low-income individuals to provide information related social services
Provide individualized job counseling to job seekers. The job counseling will include, but is not limited to, working with job seekers to examine interests and develop goals, resume and cover letter preparation, fill out an online application, and job search to identify employment opportunities
Provide job preparation Workshops to job seekers which consist of today’s job market, job searching strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview tips with 1:1 interview with critiques.
Provide career Seminars to job seekers by inviting HR managers of local business/companies and former clients currently hiring in different professional fields to share practical information and tips in fields.
Provide ongoing information and referral services

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in social services, social work, psychology, or related human service field, earned in the United States
1-2 years of experience in social services, social work, career counseling, job development or related human service field is preferred.
Experience and demonstrated competence working with commercial software applications, including all Microsoft Office applications and with the Internet.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Knowledge of Korean immigrant community and bilingual proficiency (both verbal and written fluency) in English and Korean is a must.
Valid driver’s license, access to insured and registered vehicle and willingness to use a vehicle to travel to outreach events or partner meetings.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: Immediately upon receipt of legal documents

POSITION STRUCTURE: The Domestic Violence Project Coordinator is based at 847-J Quince Orchard Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Some weekend and off-hours work are expected.

KCSC is an equal opportunity employer

3. “All of Us” Project Coordinator

The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to gather data over many years from one million or more people living in the United States, with the ultimate goal of accelerating research and improving health. Unlike research studies that are focused on a specific disease or population, All of Us will serve as a national research resource to inform thousands of studies, covering a wide variety of health conditions. Researchers will use data from the program to learn more about how individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biological makeup can influence health and disease. Participants may be able to learn more about their own health and contribute to an effort that may advance the health of generations to come.

Description of Duties:

Help create culturally appropriate and scalable education materials
Lead engagement campaigns for the National Institute of Health All of Us Research Program (AoURP)
Share information on the program with Korean community to help raise awareness

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related human service field
Knowledge of Korean immigrant community and bilingual proficiency (both verbal and written fluency) in English and Korean is a must.
Valid driver’s license, access to an insured and registered vehicle and willingness to use a vehicle to travel to outreach events or partner meetings.

POSITION STRUCTURE: All of Us Research Program Coordinator is based at 7700 little river turnpike #406, Annandale VA 22003. Some weekend and off-hours work are expected.

*This is a contract position (20-30hrs/wk) until June 30, 2019.

*KCSC is an equal opportunity employer.