| | | | ISPN Official Business NEW! November 16 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) ISPN Annual Conference: Voices in the Intersection (hybrid event) ISPN is compiling a resource directory to assist with community education of the available resources for newly-arrived immigrants. To help us complete this directory, submit a response here: bit.ly/ispnresourcedirectory. The next ISPN General Meeting will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Register here. Want to plan ahead for the year? All the meetings for 2021 are listed. Just click the drop-down button to register. ISPN is looking for an administrative intern! This intern would assist with communications such as the Weekly Round-Up, file organization, and virtual meeting support. For more details on the position, email info@ispnstl.org. Interested in getting more involved in ISPN? Consider becoming a member of our network. In addition to attending the monthly meetings, members work on focused, collaborative initiatives with other community partners in committees. Contact ISPN Program Manager, Rita Chang (info@ispnstl.org), for more information about membership. Read more about the committees here. Feel free to contact any of the committee leads below. - Conference Committee: Aya Kawasaki, ayak5lcsw@gmail.com; Julia Uyttewaal, julia.uyttewaal@wustl.edu; & Meaghan Bailey, meaghan@wustl.edu
- Fundraising Committee: Julie Fox (director@ihelpstl.org)
- Language Access Committee: Kathryn Koch (kathryn.koch@slu.edu)
- Membership Committee: Sidee Conteh (sconteh@slcommunityofstl.org)
- Communications Committee: Eliza Prager (elizapragerot@gmail.com)
- Vaccine Committee: Meredith Rataj (mrataj@ccstl.org)
- Service Providers Committee: Marissa Cohen (mcohen@ehoc-stl.org)
Do you have an announcement for the Weekly Round-Up? Email us at info@ispnstl.org. We accept events, resources, job postings, agency updates, and opportunities for engagement. Submissions for the Weekly Round-Up are due at 12:00 PM on Thursdays for release on the following Monday. Job postings will run for three consecutive weeks and be removed unless specifically noted. All submissions are subject to review. If you are receiving this email, you are currently subscribed to receive email communications from the ISPN. Click here if you would like to change your subscription preferences. Know someone who would like to receive our emails? Send them this link. | | | | News NEW! The Office of State Courts Administrator is offering the oral exam court interpreter certification in Jefferson City Saturday, November 20, 2021. The oral exam will be offered to individuals who have previously attended orientation, passed the written test, and speak one of the NCSC test languages. The fee is $200 for Spanish, $225 for French, Portuguese and Somali; $300 for Arabic, Bosnian, Korean and Russian and $325 for Mandarin and Vietnamese. Payment in the form of a check or money order made payable to State of Missouri and sent to the attention of “Interpreter Certification”, Office of State Courts Administrator, P.O. Box 104480, Jefferson City, MO 65110 along with a completed registration form (see attached) must be received by this office no later than Thursday, October 21, 2021. The Oral Exam Candidate Information Booklet includes FAQs on the exam. Please contact Tara Smith (Tara.Smith@courts.mo.gov) with any questions. Sent by Tara Smith, Office of State Courts Administrator NEW! Community partners held a Medicaid Expansion Town Hall last week. Check out the recording here. Multilanguage resources can be found here. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA NEW! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a fact sheet to help states and advocacy organizations understand what health coverage options are available to Afghan Evacuees. Most evacuees arriving in the United States will be eligible for health coverage through Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Health Insurance Marketplace, or refugee medical assistance (RMA). RMA is provided through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and administered in most cases by state Medicaid programs. Eligibility for each coverage program depends upon the immigration status of the evacuee and the state where an evacuee is residing. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager NEW! NILC developed a fact sheet on Afghan New Arrivals and Access to Public Benefits. It provides a summary of newly arrived Afghans’ eligibility for federal public benefits - specifically it covers eligibility based on the immigration statuses named by ORR as the most common among newly arrived Afghans. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager NEW! Missouri Foundation for Health is accepting new applications for its Opportunity Fund. They are looking for collaborative projects that have the potential to reduce health inequities and build communities where everyone can thrive. Interested applicants must submit a brief concept paper, which will be reviewed by MFH staff. Invitations to apply will be sent in January to organizations to a submit full proposal if the project fits with Opportunity Fund and aligns with their mission and values. Concept papers are due November 4, 2021, at noon (CT). Click here for more information. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA NEW! Spanish language COVID-19 resources are available: Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA St. Louis City released its RFP for translation services. To be considered by the Selection Committee, proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. October 13, 2021. Questions should be submitted in writing on or before October 4, 2021 and should be referred to Sara Baker, Deputy Chief of Staff (bakersa@stlouis-mo.gov). Sent by Blake Hamilton, International Institute | | | | Upcoming Events NEW! October 4 (5:00 PM) Hollaback is launching its new training in Bystander Intervention to support Latinx communities in Public Spaces. During the training, they will review the types of harassment the Latinx community is experiencing right now and how these violent events have impacted them. Then, they will discuss how the Latinx community can experience public spaces differently based on how each person identifies, and how often intersecting marginalized identities make the community even more vulnerable. They will also talk about if you're a person of color worried the violence will turn on you, and if you are an ally, how to avoid being a "white savior". This is a free, one-hour, interactive webinar, in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. Register here. Sent by Poli Rijos, Alive & Well Communities NEW! October 7 (4:30 - 6:00 PM) Emerging Latinx Leaders of Missouri Panel Register here for this event featuring an outstanding panel. See the flyer here. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA October 8 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) MCADSV Immigrant and Refugee Services Meeting. Join MCADSV for a panel discussion regarding supporting survivors of violence through the immigration process. This meeting will also bring advocates, attorneys, and immigrant service providers together to connect with one another, share resources, and discuss emerging trends. There will be time to introduce yourself and have a discussion with other attendees. Potential topics of conversation include issues related to language access, immigration relief, and outreach to immigrant and refugee communities. Register here for Zoom information. Contact Nora Mosby, Member Services Specialist at nmosby@mocadsv.org or 573-469-7817 with questions. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager October 15 The Latino Roundtable of Southwestern Illinois is hosting the 10th annual "Immigrants in Our Midst Conference: Recovery, Resiliency, and Revitalization." We are excited to provide this virtual opportunity to professionals, service providers, business owners, students, and interested community members. Topics will be focused on how we can better serve U.S. immigrants' and limited English proficient persons through creation of inclusive spaces, best healthcare practices, understanding changes in demographics, trauma informed practices, and much more. The flyer is attached. Sent by Kristen Shinn, Puentes de Esperanza/Hoyleton Youth & Family Services NEW! October 26 (11:00 AM) Hollaback is launching its new training in Bystander Intervention to support Latinx communities in Public Spaces. During the training, they will review the types of harassment the Latinx community is experiencing right now and how these violent events have impacted them. Then, they will discuss how the Latinx community can experience public spaces differently based on how each person identifies, and how often intersecting marginalized identities make the community even more vulnerable. They will also talk about if you're a person of color worried the violence will turn on you, and if you are an ally, how to avoid being a "white savior". This is a free, one-hour, interactive webinar, in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. Register here. Sent by Poli Rijos, Alive & Well Communities NEW! October 27 (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM) Transforming Public Health: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future Join the Institute for Public Health for this popular and informative hybrid event. The conference will consist of panel sessions on topics such as equity in vaccine distribution here and around the globe, efficiencies (and inefficiencies) in "vertical" (disjointed) health systems, and other important issues. Each panel will include an audience Q&A session. Please stay tuned to their website for more information as it becomes available. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager NEW! November 16 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) ISPN Annual Conference: Voices in the Intersection (hybrid event) November 24 St. Louis County Building Equity in the Community This meeting is being held in an effort to establish St. Louis County’s Equity Plan. - Building Equity in the Community (November 24th)
- A Welcoming Plan as Equity in Action (December 15th)
- St. Louis County as a Change Agent (January 26th)
Sent by Kathryn Koch, ISPN Language Access Committee Chair | | | | Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities NEW! LifeWise STL is looking to hire a Financial Social Worker and Economic Wellness Administrative Assistant. Bilingual applicants are preferred. Click here to learn more and apply for these positions. Sent by Natalie Gemberling Webb, LifeWise STL ISPN is looking for an administrative intern! This intern would assist with communications such as the Weekly Round-Up, file organization, and virtual meeting support. For more details on the position, email info@ispnstl.org. The Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being is seeking volunteer support with virtual convenings and their Welcome Desk. For more information visit here. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager CG Immigration Law is looking for a Bilingual Administrative Support Specialist. No legal office experience is necessary. Resumes and questions can be sent to stlouis@cgimmigrationlaw.com. Sent by Jessie Chappell, CG Immigration Law The Cure Violence program evaluation team is seeking community outreach interviewers. Please see the attached job description and share with your networks. Learn more about Cure Violence here. Sent by Meaghan Bailey, Washington University Institute for Public Health Welcoming America is hiring a Midwest Regional Manager. Visit their website for application details. Sent by Christina Pope, Welcoming America St. Francis Community Services is searching for an Executive Director. With gratitude for 31 years of service in the Catholic Charities federation, including 10 years at St. Francis Community Services, St. Francis is announcing the retirement of Executive Director Karen Wallensak in June of 2022. St. Francis has engaged the search firm ROI to help find its next leader. Please lift up qualified candidates to Marcy Whelan at marcy@roisearchpartners.com. Sent by Meredith Rataj, St. Francis Community Services, ISPN COVID-19 Vaccine Committee Chair Mercy Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Spanish Speaking Therapist. The ideal candidate would be a masters level social worker who can provide therapy in both English and Spanish. The therapist must be willing to see clients with a diverse range of presenting issues, and be willing to work with individuals, couples, and families. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Michelle Salois at michelsal@mercyprofessional.org. Sent by Ophelia Velasquez, Casa de Salud The International Institute is recruiting for two community engagement interns. Know a college student wanting some experience? Encourage them to apply! Visit their website to learn more. Sent by Jacquelyn Ballard, International Institute LiUNA - Missouri & Kansas Laborers' District Council has open job opportunities in construction. Information in Spanish is available here. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA LifeWise STL is hiring van drivers and van co-pilots for their youth program. These are part time opportunities in the afternoon/evenings. The co-pilot position in particular could be good for a college student or parent looking for additional work. Van drivers must have their class E drivers license by their first day. Questions can be directed to emmapatterson@lifewisestl.org. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA | | | | | | | | Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN)
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