Employment Specialist
Core
Guide newly arrived refugees and immigrants to self-sufficiency through employment preparation, job placement, and career advancement services.
Role type
Employment Specialist (Workforce Development)
Builds
Employment pathways and job placements for refugee and immigrant populations
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Workforce development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Intake and assessment, employment plan development, job search coaching, employer relationship building, post-placement support, data entry and reporting, multi-cultural communication, time management
Preferred skills
Workforce development experience, refugee/immigrant population experience, job placement training experience, language proficiency in client group languages
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet research tools, client databases
Responsibilities
Conduct client intake and assessment; develop employment plans and budget strategies; provide job readiness coaching; cultivate relationships with employers and staffing agencies; monitor client job performance and metrics; document client interactions and input data into databases; transport clients and materials using personal vehicle or public transit.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level