Employment Specialist
Sector : Refugee Resettlement
Location : US - MD - Silver Spring
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Provide intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
- Develop comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
- Provide group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientations that provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability.
- Develop and cultivating 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.
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and the ability to effectively coach 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, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area preferred.
For more information on our Programs please click http://www.rescue.org/us-program/us-silver-spring
Please apply at www.rescue.org