JOB TITLE: High Risk Team Advocate DEPARTMENT: Survivor Support Services Program SUPERVISOR: Coordinator, Domestic Violence Services WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BA/BS or combination of education and experience in the social work, refugee or human services area. MSW preferred. Experience: Experience serving victims of violence and/or trauma is preferred is required. Experience …
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Our America was founded as a refuge for pilgrims fleeing religious persecution. For centuries, other waves of refugees and immigrants followed: Irish, Germans, Russian Jews, Italians. All came seeking a better, safer life for themselves and their families. America gave them a home, and in return they have helped enrich and grow our nation with …
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Job Title: Employment Case Worker Program: New American Integration/Employment Services Supervisor: Employment Services Coordinator/ Director of Refugee Services Working Hours: 40 hours/week (70% client contact/30% administrative) Classification: Hourly, non-exempt Job Summary: Responsible for assisting all employable clients within the Employment Program obtain employment while adhering to program guidelines. This will be accomplished …
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The International Institute of Buffalo will celebrate Welcoming Week (September 14 – 23, 2018) with a series of events and activities recognizing the contributions of immigrants and refugees to the Western New York community. Members of the community are invited to join in the celebrations. Our participation in Welcoming Week shows that in Buffalo, Americans …
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Klara Chomicka & Ryan Peters, Development & Communications University of Chicago and SUNY Oswego graduates respectively, Ms. Chomicka and Mr. Peters support the Development & Communications office’s overarching fundraising, outreach and media initiatives. What do you feel is your your role in the Development and Communications Office here at the Institute? [KC]: A couple different things. …
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Job Title: Interpreting & Translation Support Specialist Compensation: $12.75 per hour Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly Working Hours: 40 hours per week Program: Interpretation & Translation Department Supervisor: Director of Interpretation & Translation Job summary: Coordinate foreign language interpretation services for customers in various industries, in a fast-paced and collaborative office setting. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree …
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Madi McEwen, Education & International Visitors Coordinator A University of Buffalo ’18 graduate and ardent advocate for diversity & inclusion, Ms. McEwen is the Education & International Visitors Coordinator supporting her department in increasing global awareness and engagement of all Western New York residents. What did you study and what experiences do you have that …
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Audrey Herrera, Volunteer Coordinator A native of Albuquerque and lover of philosophical conversations, Ms. Herrera works in New American Integration coordinating volunteers and interns for both the HELLO program and the Institute’s departments. Where are you from and how long have you been at the Institute? [AH]: I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico and have been at …
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Elizabeth “Beth” Mercer, Self Sufficiency Coordinator A native of Orchard Park and all things health and wellness, Ms. Mercer works in New American Integration coordinating financial literacy programs for the Institute’s clients to become self-sufficient in their new lives in Western New York. Where are you from and what do you do here? [BM]: I have …
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Lila Rollo, Refugee Case Coordinator A Buffalo native and something of a polyglot, Ms. Rollo works in New American Integration helping the Institute’s clients adjust to their new lives in Western New York. Where are you from, how long have you been at the Institute, and what do you do here? [LR]: I was born and …
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