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South Asian Network
18173 S. Pioneer Blvd
Suite I, 2nd Floor
Artesia, CA 90701
Tel: 562.403.0488
Fax: 562.403.0487
Email:
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POSITION: Bangla speaking Community Advocate
HOURS: Part Time
Posted: June 30, 2008

South Asian Network (SAN) is a grassroots community-based non-profit organization based in Artesia, CA dedicated to promoting the health, empowerment and solidarity of persons of South Asian origin living in Southern California. SAN was founded in 1990 to provide an open forum where individuals of South Asian origin could gather to discuss social, economic and political issues affecting the community, with the goal of raising awareness and active involvement and advocacy among community members. Together, staff and volunteers have established the only staffed agency in Southern California serving South Asians and have created a multilingual, culturally appropriate program of direct service, community education and advocacy in five areas: immigration, public health, domestic violence, hate crimes/discrimination and civil liberties.

The health unit at SAN is CHAI: Community Health Action Initiative program promotes healthy living through education, empowerment, and access to health care for South Asians families and individuals in Southern California. CHAI is looking to hire part-time Bangla speaking community advocate.

Position Responsibilities

  • Contact South Asian community advocates, religious and social leaders.

  • Identify areas for outreach for target population.

  • Conduct outreach in the South Asian community.

  • Conducts home assessments of clients identified as CHAI clients.

  • Be aware of culturally sensitive issues within the community and act appropriately.

  • Responsible for extensive outreach and advocacy to South Asian clients.

  • Have a thorough understanding of the attitudes, knowledge and beliefs of the South Asian community.

  • Participate in trainings / meetings and conferences whenever required.

  • Maintain confidentiality of clients.

  • Educate/inform community on SAN’s services.

  • Team building should be a priority.

  • Report to the Project Coordinator and provide detailed feedback on barriers, constraints and successes.

  • Be open to learning new technology as and when required.

  • Assist SAN internal staff with general office maintenance, fundraising, media relations and other administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Completion of high school, and knowledge of South Asian community.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Basic computer knowledge is required. Data entry skills highly desired.

  • Frequent local travel and reliable transportation required. Valid CA driver’s license.

  • Fluency in at least one South Asian language preferred as well as some level of fluency in English (verbal and written).

  • Ability to work flexible hours (including some evenings and weekends) and occasional travel to meetings and conferences as needed.

  • Dedication to working to advocate for the community with knowledge of South Asian cultures. Ability to work with diverse people.

Please send a resume to:

Ranjeeta Chhetry
South Asian Network
18173 Pioneer Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Suite I
Artesia, CA 90701
Ph: 562-403-0488
Fax: 562-403-0487
Email: ranjeeta@southasiannetwork.org or raj@southasiannetwork.org

South Asian Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer