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The Dar Al-Hijrah Social Services Office serves community members in need, primarily low-income immigrants and refugees experiencing food and housing insecurity. We provide a full spectrum of Family Assistance Services, Self-Sufficiency Classes and Community Programs and Events.

We are seeking an Assistant for our Thrift Shop in Falls Church, VA.

The Thrift Shop Assistant directly works on all aspects of the center’s Thrift Shop, including sorting donations, cash and credit sales, displays and pricing and coordinating with other shop staff and volunteers.

He/She reports directly to the Social Services Director of the center.

Necessary qualifications include:

An ability to communicate pleasantly and professionally with customers and volunteers
Strong organization and time management skills
High energy and an ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Retail experience
Experience using cash register and credit card processing machine
Proficient in basic mathematical skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Must speak, read and write English. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred
Physical fitness and ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
Open and close the shop
Welcome and assist donors and customers at the shop
Receive, sort and price donations
Maintain fresh and attractive store displays
Plan and oversee special sales
Incorporate online sales
Coordinate and oversee consignment sales
Promote the shop to the community
Process complaints and resolve any problems
Work with the office to process and track daily cash
Other duties as assigned

The shop is open 10am -3pm, seven days a week.

Associate hours are 9:30am-3:30pm, 5 days a week

Pay: $15 per hour

Part-Time: 30 hrs/week

Email resume to [email protected] to apply.

DAH Thrift Shop Assistant

The Dar Al-Hijrah Refugee Services Office Provides reception & Placement (R&P) services to new arrivals admitted through the US Refugee Admissions Program.

We are currently seeking a Case Manager. This is a part-time position. Work hours are generally 11:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday, allowing for flexibility dependent on arrivals and case needs.

The Case Manager reports directly to the Refugee Site Director, and works collaboratively with Refugee Services staff, as well as other members of the staff and administrative team.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The Case Manager’s primary responsibility will be to act as the direct point of contact for clients and to ensure that clients and their families receive timely R&P Core Services as outlined in the PRM Cooperative Agreement, and that all services are properly case-noted.

Core Services include home visits, benefit enrollment, ESL enrollment, securing medical appointments, school enrollment, and workforce support. The case manager will collaborate closely with other R&P team members, including the Housing Coordinator, and Health and School Liaisons.

The Case Manager handles sensitive client information including Protected Personal Information (PPI) and case details. He/She will maintain strict confidentiality, and will ensure accuracy and attention to detail in record keeping and reporting.

Above all, the Case Manager should demonstrate kindness, compassion, empathy, flexibility, patience and fairness while welcoming newcomers.

Necessary qualifications include:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate pleasantly and professionally with clients, volunteers, community partners and other stakeholders
Ability to establish appropriate boundaries
Strong organization and time management skills
Resourceful and creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Flexibility and availability to work as needed
An ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and high energy
Proven data management and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google programs
A valid driver’s license and current insurance at required minimums
Bi-lingual in English and Dari/Pashto is a must

Email: [email protected] to apply. Please put “Application-RS Case Manager” in the Subject Line of the email.

Case Manager

The Food Bank Assistant will be present for the center’s weekly food packing and distribution, and will help with the physical set-up and tear-down of the packing and distribution and with loading and unloading special donations as required

He will:

Assist with the packing and safe storage of food
Assist with the packing of special donations
Be primarily responsible for the food distribution set-up and all related details
Work with volunteers on packing and distribution days
Help with the loading and unloading of donations as needed
Support other food bank and related activities as needed
Be able to lift and move at least 50lbs
Have valid VA driver’s license

8 hours/week: Wednesdays 10am-2pm, Thursdays 8:00am-12:00pm

Plus flexible availability for special events as needed.

$15/Hr

Email resume to [email protected] to apply.

Food Bank Assistant

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