United States of America: Employment Specialist

The Employment Specialist is responsible for managing the provision of services to assist refugees obtaining employment, and job upgrades. Specifically, the Employment Specialist ensures services related to the administration of the Refugee Social Services Employment (RSS) program and with employment preparation, placement, and follow-up services.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for RSS services.
• Develop comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult in RSS.
• Provide both group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientations that provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability in collaboration with employment staff.
• Develop and cultivate long term relationships with area employers in order to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
• Monitor job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assist clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Coordinate vocational training with the AmeriCorps, recruit, and enroll clients
• Take the lead on two vocational trainings annually
• Ensure accurate data entry into the IRC internal ETO database, as well as the donor data base Client Track
• Ensure case files and reports are maintained in accordance with grant requirements.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and the ability to coach effectively clients through the nuanced process of securing employment.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
• Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be needed

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