Two positions are open at Lao Assistance Center! See below and apply if interested!
Adult Support Specialist, Chemical Health Program
Part-time
Position Description
Position Title: Adult Support Specialist, Chemical Health Program
Organization: Since 1983, our mission as a 501 c(3) non-profit organization is to enhance the quality of life of Minnesota Lao families. Our goals include meeting basic needs, increased self-reliance and youth development, reduced social isolation and promoting cultural equity for a community of 25,000+ Lao in Minnesota.
Reports to: Program Manager
Program Summary
Southeast Asians Living Chemically-Free is a pilot program in partnership with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's (NWHHSC).
We work with Lao families to promote healthier lifestyles through education, engagement, and empowerment. Our focus is to create open and safe dialog through a supportive system of friends, families, and community members. We provide culturally-appropriate resources and tools through leadership-building and educational support sessions that address chemical health topics and other health-related concerns that impact the local Lao community.
Position Summary
Provide a wide range of services and activities to address the chemical health needs and leadership development of Lao and other Southeast Asian youth from the Northwest Hennepin County area. Works with the Chemical Health Team to meet program requirements of creating a culturally-specific model that promotes prevention, supports sobriety, and healthier lifestyles. Helps educate community, staff, mainstream health & human service providers, and partner agencies on Southeast Asian youth substance abuse issues.
Responsibilities:
Program Development and Management
- Meet high expectations of objectives and goals per program contract with NWHHSC.
- Provide vision and leadership for the pilot program
- Build and maintain partnerships with community resources which provide chemical health care to the Lao adults within the community.
- Provide chemical health information, referrals, and/or advocacy to Lao clients and their families.
- Work in partnership with other Chemical Health workers, related professionals, and paraprofessionals.
- Maintain a confidential participant and client record keeping system and provide reports as requested.
- Develop, plan and facilitate community chemical health outreach, education and support group activities for adult clientele.
- Assist in conducting program reports and data collection (both qualitative and quantitative) on adult activities.
- Assess chemical health care needs of the Lao community.
- Train Lao communities on essential chemical health issues affecting adults and their families.
Evaluation
o Collect data about clients through surveys, interviews, and case history
o Prepare documentation for grant reports as requested
o Participate in Chemical Health evaluation and outcome discussions
Additional Responsibilities
o A commitment to the LACM mission and pilot project goals
o Compliance with all operating policies and procedures of the LACM
- Maintain all program documents and financial records at the office
o Translate/Interpret for agency clients when necessary
- Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings of staff, partnership meetings with NWHHSC and DHS
- Meet with supervisor regularly
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree preferred and/or 3+ years experience in a directly related field; experience with Lao adult community highly preferred.
- Must be bilingual in Lao/English
- Demonstrated experience working with adults and/or seniors from diverse communities, preferably Lao/Southeast Asian communities
o Commitment to team work, development, responsibility, and creativity
o Ability to work with diverse class groups, agencies, organizations and government systems
o Have strong self-motivation to work independently and with a team
o Have schedule flexibility to work on nights and weekends when needed
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office 2003+ applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook Have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Sunny Chanthanouvong at Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota. Email: sunny@laocenter.org OR Mail to: 503 Irving Avenue North Suite #100, Minneapolis, MN 55405, OR Fax: 612-312-1150 Application Deadline: Open until filled
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Youth Support Specialist, Chemical Health Program
Part-time
Position Description
Position Title: Youth Support Specialist, Chemical Health Program
Organization: Since 1983, our mission as a 501 c(3) non-profit organization is to enhance the quality of life of Minnesota Lao families. Our goals include meeting basic needs, increased self-reliance and youth development, reduced social isolation and promoting cultural equity for a community of 25,000+ Lao in Minnesota.
Reports to: Program Manager
Program Summary
Southeast Asians Living Chemically-Free is a pilot program in partnership with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's (NWHHSC).
We work with Lao families to promote healthier lifestyles through education, engagement, and empowerment. Our focus is to create open and safe dialog through a supportive system of friends, families, and community members. We provide culturally-appropriate resources and tools through leadership-building and educational support sessions that address chemical health topics and other health-related concerns that impact the local Lao community.
Position Summary
Provide a wide range of services and activities to address the chemical health needs and leadership development of Lao and other Southeast Asian youth from the Northwest Hennepin County area. Works with the Chemical Health Team to meet program requirements of creating a culturally-specific model that promotes prevention, supports sobriety, and healthier lifestyles. Helps educate community, staff, mainstream health & human service providers, and partner agencies on Southeast Asian youth substance abuse issues.
Responsibilities:
Program Development and Management
- Meet high expectations of objectives and goals per program contract with NWHHSC.
- Provide vision, leadership, and tools for the program’s Chemical Health Youth Leadership Coalition.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community resources which provide chemical health care to the Lao youth within the community.
- Provide chemical health information, referrals, and/or advocacy to Lao youth clients and their families.
- Work in partnership with other Chemical Health workers, related professionals, and school professionals.
- Maintain a confidential participant and client record keeping system and provide reports as requested.
- Develop, plan and facilitate community chemical health outreach, education and support group activities for youth clientele.
- Assist in conducting program reports and data collection (both qualitative and quantitative) on youth activities
- Assess chemical health care needs of the Lao community
- Train Lao communities on essential chemical health issues affecting youth and their families
Evaluation
o Collect data about clients through surveys, interviews, and case history
o Prepare documentation for grant reports as requested
o Participate in Chemical Health evaluation and outcome discussions
Additional Responsibilities
o A commitment to the LACM mission and pilot project goals
o Compliance with all operating policies and procedures of the LACM
- Maintain all program documents and financial records at the office
- Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings of staff, partnership meetings with NWHHSC and DHS
- Meet with supervisor regularly
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or 3+ years experience in a directly related field
- Experience with high school youth highly preferred.
- Bilingual in Lao/English highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with youth from diverse communities, preferably Lao/Southeast Asian youth
o Commitment to team work, development, responsibility, and creativity
o Ability to work with diverse class groups, agencies, organizations and government systems
o Have strong self-motivation to work independently and with a team
o Have schedule flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office 2003+ applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Sunny Chanthanouvong at Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota. Email: sunny@laocenter.org OR Mail to: 503 Irving Avenue North Suite #100, Minneapolis, MN 55405, OR Fax: 612-312-1150 Application Deadline: Open until filled
