Community Outreach Interns (Arabic and Farsi Speakers)

Salary: $5000Job Title:Community OutreachInternships (Arabic and Farsi Speakers) Sidra Community WellnessStipend:$5,000 per intern (two internships available, one each for Arabic and Farsi languages)Office Location:San Leandro, CA (Hybrid)Organization:Diversity in Health Training Institute (DHTI)Duration:8 monthsAbout the OrganizationDiversity in Health Training Institute (DHTI) is a community-based non-profit organization located in Alameda County, CA, established in 2011. DHTIs mission is to promote the health, well-being, and belonging of immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities by connecting them to healthcare career pathways in the U.S. and supporting their mental health through prevention and early intervention programming and services. Since 2011, through our workforce development initiatives, DHTI has worked with immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC community members hailing from over 70 countries and speaking over 50 languages. DHTI works with immigrants, refugees, and asylum populations from all over the world, including from Africa, Asia (East, Southeast, Central, and South), Latin America, the Pacific Islands, and the Middle East.Since 2019, DTHI has also been a dedicated provider of prevention and early intervention mental health services for Alameda Countys Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities (primarily Arabic, Farsi, and Dari speakers).PositionSummary:Specifically, we are seekinga fluentArabic anda fluentFarsispeaker. This internship will focus on leadership development, community outreach, and providing culturally competent support to help fulfill our mission of empowering the MENA community.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:- Assist the Outreach Specialist in developing and implementing outreach strategies tailored to the Arab andFarsi-speaking immigrant community.- In coordination with our community outreachworkerand healthspecialist, conduct communityneeds assessments toidentifybarriers and challenges faced by community membersrelated to mental health and wellness.-Facilitateworkshops andpresentationsfocused on leadership development and confidence-building for community members.- Provide culturallyappropriate supportand resourcestoindividuals seekingassistance.- Collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance outreach efforts and build community partnerships.- Document outreach activities and gather pre- and post-survey feedback to improveworkshop and presentation content.- Attend training sessions and meetings to enhance knowledge of community needs and organizational goals.- Document workshop attendance andmaintainparticipants contactsMinimum Qualifications- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic orFarsi(individually)proficiencyin English is a plus.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse community members.- A passion for community service and an understanding of the challenges faced by immigrant populations.- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.-An interest in gaininghands-on experience in community outreach and leadership development,and professional development and training opportunities in community engagement and advocacy.-An interest in joininga supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.Work EnvironmentThe predominant work environments for this position include fieldwork (including Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, and Fremont areas), home visits, and outreach in multiple settings as needed, and Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. May work remotely from home as needed.Equal Opportunity EmployerDHTI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political or religious affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by law (Protected Status).Visitwww.dhti.orgfor more information.Thank you for your interest.

Salary : $5,000