JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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.

1. Social Service Coordinator (40hrs)

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 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.
• 2-3 years of experience in social services, social work 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 

PROBATION PERIOD: Initial three months

POSITION STRUCTURE: This is a full-time position and is located at 847-J Quince Orchard Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Some weekend and off hours work are expected.

2. Social Service Coordinator (20hrs)

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 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.
• 2-3 years of experience in social services, social work 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 

PROBATION PERIOD: Initial three months

POSITION STRUCTURE: This is a part-time position and is located at 7700 Little River Turnpike #406, Annandale, VA 22003. Some weekend and off hours work are expected.

3. Domestic Violence Project Coordinator (20hrs)

Description of Duties   

• Coordinates day-to-day implementation of the Domestic Violence (DV) project
• Provides case management/ wraparound services to DV survivors and their families
• Recruits and trains KCSC volunteers serving the DV program
• Provides DV-related outreach activities, including outreach for community resources
• Creates educational and promotional materials, as needed
• Conducts workshops to community members

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 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 

PROBATION PERIOD: Initial three months

POSITION STRUCTURE: This is a part-time position and is located at 847-J Quince Orchard Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Some weekend and off hours work are expected.

4. Job Project Coordinator (20hrs)

Description of Duties 

• Responsible for pre-screening, intake, and need assessment
• 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 online application, and job search to identify employment opportunities
• Provide Job Preparation Workshops to job seekers which consists of today’s job market, job searching strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview tips with 1:1 interview with critiques.
• Provide a job readiness English course to job seekers to learn English and basic skills.
• Provide computer literacy and skills class to job seekers which will include, but is not limited to, Excel, PowerPoint, Word processing, bookkeeping, email, and internet usage at KCSC.
• 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 required, preferably in Social Service/Human Resources/Psychology/Social Work, or related human service fields earned in the United States.
• 2-3 years of experience in career counseling, job development, or related experience 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 

PROBATION PERIOD: Initial three months

 

POSITION STRUCTURE: This is a part-time position and is located at 7700 Little River Turnpike #406, Annandale, VA 22003. Some weekend and off hours work are expected.

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter to Pyowook Han at phan@kcscgw.org.