Cultural Liaison/FUSON Afterschool Program Facilitator
LOCATION
Restoration for All, Inc. (REFA),
1870 50th St. E Ste #10
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
About the Employer and the Future Solution Now (Project FUSON)
Restoration for All Inc. (REFA) is an organization that partners with youths, women, and communities to restore their cultural connections by addressing trauma, promoting socio-economic, cultural well-being, and resilient connections. Our mission is to nurture and empower individuals, organizations, and communities to discover, renew, and restore their cultural connections with improved economic and socio-cultural well-being.
Future Solution Now (Project FUSON) is a proven and esteemed program that provides African Immigrant and Refugee girls with information, skills, and support to help them become aware of all career opportunities in STEM while encouraging them to recognize their personal skills and abilities by leveraging ethnic entrepreneurship to fill an ethnic niche for them to achieve economic inclusion and self-sufficiency using culturally appropriate strategies. Participants will attend a weekly after-school program of 60 to 120 minutes in length including school release days and weekends but does not include summer. Program serves students ages 10 – 18 residing in Ramsey County.
Position Summary
Under the management of the FUSON Afterschool Program Director, the Cultural Liaison/FUSON Afterschool Program Facilitator help facilitate and manage groups of Afterschool Program participants. The Cultural Liaison/FUSON Afterschool Program Facilitator will act as a cultural liaison between participating schools, communities, and FUSON Afterschool Program partners as well as promote REFA’s mission.
Examples of Duties – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Facilitate the day-to-day operations of Project FUSON working closely with the FUSON Afterschool Program Director, Project Coordinator and FUSON Afterschool Program partners.
Participate in the implementation of all necessary systems to support Project FUSON activities including recordkeeping, data collection; maintain assessment results.
Attend required training and meetings as requested.
Encourage the personal and social development of participants.
Coordinate with FUSON Afterschool Program Director, Project Coordinator, and FUSON Afterschool Program partners for the implementation of logistical plans, assessments, curriculum development, etc.
Provide support at annual FUSON Summit/other special events such as African Parent Day, etc.
Assists in promoting Project FUSON by providing information to parents, community stakeholders, and volunteers.
Communicates with parents on a regular basis to establish a positive relationship with the organization staff and culture.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Preference will be given to applicants who have completed or are pursuing a degree/diploma in education, social work, human services, or a related discipline will be considered.
- Experience working with refugee and newcomer populations preferred.
- Experience working with immigrant families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Fluency in
another language other than English will be considered an asset.
- Candidate must be flexible to switch to online, virtual delivery as Project FUSON is a hybrid program model.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Having a driver’s license and personal transportation is recommended.
- Willingness to perform all job duties with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
- Deep appreciation for teamwork and drive to be part of a high-level team.
- Candidate must demonstrate flexibility, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills.
- Fully vaccinated.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Working Hours
10 hours per week
Pay/Compensation
Hourly pay is $20 -25/hour and is commensurate based on experience and qualifications of the candidate. Payroll is paid according to normal payroll practices with employees paid twice a month.
Start date
Mid-February 2022/Early March
Job Duration
Based exclusively on availability of grant funding for 30 months
Travel Required
Yes
Status
Hourly/Non-Exempt
How to Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and job application form to:
Executive Director
1870 50th Street E. Suite 10,
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Contact
Email: tmola@restostg.wpengine.com
Tel: 651-366-0279
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Coordinator
POSITION: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Coordinator
LOCATION: Restoration for All, Inc. (REFA), 1870 50th St. E Ste #10, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077/ 8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite #216 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
About the Employer and the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention
Restoration for All Inc. (REFA) is an organization that partners with youths, women, and communities to restore their cultural connections by addressing trauma, promoting socio-economic cultural well-being, and resilient connections. Our mission is to nurture and empower individuals, organizations, and communities to discover, renew, and restore their cultural connections with improved economic and socio-cultural well-being. The comprehensive Suicide Prevention Model goes beyond typical prevention strategies to consider approaches that go beyond individual behavior change to better address risk and protective factors impacting communities and populations. This includes changes to programs, practices, and policies that span multiple sectors and influence multiple levels of the social ecology, as these strategies are more likely to have a greater effect on the overall burden of suicide. The activities and outcomes of this project will increase African immigrant and refugee communities’ awareness and knowledge to improve mental well-being and prevent suicide in youths. It will also contribute to state and national efforts to close gaps in mental health services to this population and improve mental health equity in the 7-county metro, which includes Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington, Olmsted County, and Stearns County.
Position Summary
This is an ideal position for individuals who are interested in helping others and contributing to their community by implementing suicide prevention activities aimed at improving the overall mental health status of the community. The purpose of the Job is to provide mental health and suicide prevention education and support to African immigrant and refugee populations.
Essential Job Duties – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead the coordination of all comprehensive suicide prevention efforts.
Participate in implementing all necessary systems to support the completion of a landscape analysis of mental health and suicide prevention resources and services available.
Identify and support individuals who are experiencing mental health challenges or who are having suicidal experiences.
Attend Monthly Strategic Planning Cohort Sessions with MDH.
Attend required training and meetings as requested.
Encourage the personal and social development of participants.
Participate in monthly meetings through Microsoft Teams with the MDH grant manager.
Meet quarterly with the MDH suicide prevention team and other MDH suicide prevention grantees.
Present at regional and statewide conferences to highlight the work being done within the designated grantee region.
Participate in state-led training for suicide prevention as requested by the MDH grant manager. (Minimum of one time per year, maximum of four times per year)
Participate in one, two-day in-person grant onboarding meeting the first year.
Provide technical assistance as requested by MDH (for example, supporting MDH requests for the applicant’s local community)
Coordinate and provide classroom and community suicide prevention presentations.
Establish and cofacilitate the Community Suicide Prevention Coalition
Provide a verbal update of the grant one time per year to the Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Taskforce on grant progress.
Maintain records of program statistics and participate in grant evaluation activities in collaboration with the MDH evaluator.
Serve as community expert and resource to communities and professionals who need information on how to prevent suicides.
Work flexible hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends.
Maintain cultural competence in service delivery.
Accept other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Program Manager/Program Liaison.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in educational, behavioral, or other related human service or health field required. Master’s Degree preferred. Candidate should have a minimum of one year experience delivering training or workshops.
Demonstrated capacity to provide educational training to community-based participants.
Additional skills required include proficient presentation and public speaking skills, robust oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent time management, strategic planning skills, and responsible and reliable attention to detail.
The individual will demonstrate active listening skills as well as the ability to build strong relationships and work with
diverse groups of individuals.
Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills, particularly in crisis situations.
Knowledge of community resources and proficient computer skills, including Excel.
Able to work independently as well as with others to support the program/organization.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and proofread to ensure accuracy.
Experience working with refugee and newcomer populations preferred.
Experience working with immigrant families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Fluency in another language other than English will be considered an asset.
Minimum of 2 years in education, parent/community education, or a related community-based setting providing behavioral or educational programming; and leadership experience desirable.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Having a driver’s license and personal transportation is recommended.
Willingness to perform all job duties with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
Deep appreciation for teamwork and drive to be part of a high-level team.
Candidate must demonstrate flexibility, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Fully vaccinated.
Working Hours
20 hours per week
Pay/Compensation
Hourly pay is $20 -$25/hour and is commensurate based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Payroll is paid according to normal payroll practices with employees paid twice a month.
Start date
Mid-November 2023/Early December
Travel Required
Yes
Status
Hourly/Non-Exempt
How to Apply
Email cover letter, resume, and job application form to:
Executive Director
1870 50th Street E. Suite 10, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Email: info@restoreall.org Website: www.restoreall.org Tel: 651-366-0279