James Aung

Experience

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  Jesuit Refugee Service

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Case Worker

  • Case management of asylum seeker, refugees and migrants• Providing counseling, support and referral to other organizations• Providing interpretation for the Project Director as needed• Maintaining accurate client records in organization database• Ensure confidentiality in all matters in regards to refugee clients

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  Massachusetts Department of Public Health

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2017

  Community Health Worker

  • Home visiting to newly arrived refugees/asylees to provide health orientation and education.• Providing follow-up for refugees/asylees affected by tuberculosis (TB), Hepatitis B, HIV or other communicable diseases.• Assisting health departments in TB activities, including interpreting, education, follow-up of persons on TB medications and directly observed therapy.• Addressing clients’ concerns for their rights.• Empowering clients to become self-sufficient.• Developing and maintaining linkages with providers and resettlement agencies• Documenting all services in client case files• Writing monthly reports. Show less

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  Lowell Community Health Center

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2017

  • Interpreting for patients from Burma • Education health care providers on the culture of persons from Burma.• Supporting health care providers to bridge cultural barriers to providing services. • Advocating for clients needs.• Assisting with focus group discussions on issues such as mental health issues.• Leading community meetings for information exchange.

  • Medical Interpreter

    Jan 2009 - Jul 2017

  • Cultural Advisor

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
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  Catholic Charities of Boston

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2017

  Interpreter

  • Interpreting for different agencies for clients from Burma

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  Saydanar Community Development Center ( formerly known as Burma Volunteer Group)

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2017

  Executive Director

  • Joint-founder of volunteer group supporting the new American refugee population from Burma• Creating linkages and networks of support for refugees from Burma• Overseeing and coordinating recruitment and management of volunteers• Organizing community events, fundraising, meetings and workshops• Case management and advocate for client problems and needs• Ensured confidentiality in all matters in regards to refugee clients

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  Massachusetts Multicultural Baptist Ministry

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2017

  Refugee Advocate

  • Case management for refugees from Burma• Advocating for clients problems and needs• Providing counseling, support and referral to other organizations• Ensuring confidentiality in all matters in regards to refugee clients

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  Organic Roots Myanmar

  Oct 2018 - now

  Manager

  • Work closely with senior management team to set up, and implement policies and procedures based on operations information• Manage the production process, from raw materials to final value-added products• Develop inventory system• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures• Recruit, select and coach employees• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring and reviewing job contributions• Manage financial system Show less

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  Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE)

  Sept 2024 - now

  It is extremely honored to become part of the real change-makers and doers for the best interest of communities and learn from them.

  • Senior Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity

    Sept 2023 - now

  • AFSEE Ambassador

    Sept 2024 - Jan 2025