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International Institute-Social Work

Serving at the International Institute of St. Louis provides a wide variety of experiences and opportunities for growth. During the 11 month program, a total of 6 AmeriCorps State Members will be serving in various capacities at the agency. Along with providing direct services to newly arrived refugees from various countries and ethnicities, Members will actively participate in annual agency events such as the Festival of Nations and assist with volunteer recruitment activities. Member training activities will include an initial orientation, CPR/First Aid certification, disaster preparedness, professional development, Life-After AmeriCorps, the Show-Me Conference and more. Members will also serve the greater St. Louis community through service days such as MLK Day. Speaking a language used by clients is not a requirement, but can be helpful.

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Member Duties : Serving clients that have special needs, the SOCIAL WORK DEPT MEMBER will assist clients in scheduling medical appointments, arranging transportation, accompanying clients to appointments, providing support and assistance advocating for clients with service providers. The Member will teach clients how to utilize public transportation, advocate for themselves at appointments, refill and obtain medications and access community services and resources. Having a degree in Social Work is not a requirement of this position. Need regular access to a car and willingness to transport clients. Estimated time driving related to service: 6 HOURS PER WEEK. Level of client contact: HIGH. Part-time employment allowed as long as work hours are well outside of service hours and there are no requests to reschedule AmeriCorps responsibilities based on employment

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Mileage Reimbursement related to service , Training , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Health .

Skills :
Social Work , General Skills , Social Services , Team Work .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
International Institute-Social Work

Program Start/End Date
08/01/2018 - 06/30/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MISSOURI

Accepting Applications
From 07/09/2018 To 08/31/2018

Contact	Lara Fallon
3401 Arsenal St
Saint Louis MO 63118
3147739090
fallonl@iistl.org
www.iistl.org

Listing ID	82601


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