Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from World Relief
Job overview
The Refugee Health Literacy Specialist at World Relief focuses on increasing health literacy among eligible Afghan clients to empower informed health decisions and support community integration.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves building relationships with Afghan clients and community leaders, facilitating group orientation sessions on healthcare topics, assisting clients in navigating the American healthcare system, and maintaining detailed documentation of client interactions and program activities.
Compensation and benefits
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for part-time employees, including recognition for a healthy workforce program; specific salary details are not provided.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a mature Christian faith, commitment to World Relief's mission, cross-cultural experience preferred, valid driver's license, proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred, fluency in Farsi, Dari, or Pashto preferred, and previous case management experience is a plus.
Career development
The position offers growth opportunities in a purpose-driven humanitarian organization expanding to meet global needs, allowing talent development while serving vulnerable communities.
Work environment and culture
World Relief fosters a Christian faith-based, mission-driven culture emphasizing compassion, justice, and service to vulnerable populations, with accommodations for disabilities and a drug-free workplace.
Company information
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization founded post-World War II, operating in 100 countries with programs in disaster response, community resilience, and refugee services.
Team overview
The specialist will work closely with refugee health promotion teams and community leaders, focusing on Afghan clients, within a collaborative and mission-focused environment.
Unique job features
This limited-term, grant-funded position uniquely integrates healthcare education with refugee resettlement, emphasizing cultural competence and community integration for Afghan clients.
Company overview
World Relief is a global humanitarian organization focused on disaster response, health and child development, refugee and immigration services, economic development, and peacebuilding. They generate revenue through donations, grants, and partnerships with governments and other organizations. Founded in 1944, World Relief has a rich history of providing aid and support to vulnerable communities worldwide, emphasizing sustainable development and empowering local leaders to create lasting change.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your commitment to World Relief's Christian mission and values, emphasizing your compassion, advocacy for vulnerable populations, and cross-cultural experience, especially with Afghan communities if applicable.
Focus on skills related to health literacy education, community integration, and case management, including your ability to plan and facilitate group orientation sessions and navigate healthcare systems.
Apply through multiple channels such as the World Relief corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility for the Refugee Health Literacy Specialist role.
Connect with current World Relief employees in refugee health or community services divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by mentioning your shared commitment to serving vulnerable communities or asking about their experiences facilitating health literacy programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'health literacy,' 'community integration,' 'case management,' 'cross-cultural experience,' and 'refugee health promotion' to improve screening success.
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