Employment Specialist
Core
Help newly arrived refugee clients achieve self-sufficiency through employment by delivering job readiness services, career coaching, and employer connections.
Role type
Employment Specialist (Case Management)
Builds
Employment placements for refugee clients
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Refugee resettlement / Workforce development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, job placement, employment coaching, relationship building with employers, program compliance, data entry, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience with vulnerable populations, bilingual ability (Spanish, Dari, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, French), public speaking
Responsibilities
Conduct intake and assessment for clients, deliver job readiness orientations, cultivate employer relationships, match clients to jobs, monitor placements and provide post-placement support, assist with Unemployment Insurance applications, maintain case notes and documentation
Seniority
Mid-level IC