Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage stressful or crises
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• At least one-year experience in an office environment
• Up to 25% of domestic travel only required.

Responsibilities

• Make connections with new employers to advocate for the hiring of clients in their companies
• Research new job opportunities at different levels of jobs available to our clients
• Research vocational training and career paths to collaborate with our case managers
• Learn and share best practices for finding and securing employment for clients from community collaboration
• Assist in the organization and delivery of job readiness classes and workshops
• Coordinate employment-related activities and initiatives within the agency
• Provide support to clients in their job search efforts, including resume preparation, interview practices, and job application assistance
• Maintain regular communication with clients through client home visits, phone calls, and office visits
• Monitor files to ensure all required documents are included and files are in compliance with RSS Employment Guidelines
• Enter employment information in the ClientTrack database weekly
• Maintain detailed and accurate case notes for all client interactions
• Assist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applications
• Attend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hours
• Provide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment for clients for the first few days as needed
• Assist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and securing state documentation
• Maintain open lines of communication with current employers reporting issues back to the Program Manager as needed to foster relationships with employers notifying the Program Manager of potential new employers
• Equip clients to conduct independent employment searches
• Assist clients with job retention and upward mobility of employment, as needed
• Refer clients to other programs and services as needed
• Maintain an initial employment orientation session with each client to prepare refugees for employment and update as needed
• Collaborate and contribute to team meetings and strategy sessions
• Meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss department updates and strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cross-cultural experience is strongly preferred
• Fluency in an additional language such as Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Farsi, Dari, and Pashto is preferred.