Employment Specialist
Core
Assist newly arrived refugees and qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and providing 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, field travel coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with refugee/immigrant populations, job placement training, Dari/Farsi/Pashto language proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), client databases
Responsibilities
Conduct intake and assessment, develop employment plans, coordinate job placements, monitor client job performance, detail client interactions, travel to transport clients
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC