Job Overview
The Employment Specialist provides short-term support to the Wichita employment program, which helps refugees and other qualified immigrants attain self-sufficiency through employment. The Employment Specialist develops relationships with local employers, identifies employment opportunities for enrollees in the employment programs, guides enrollees through the application process and otherwise supports the program. S/he will supervise volunteers and/or interns. The Employment Specialist will be responsible for ensuring proper documentation of all required services.
Responsibilities
- Perform post-arrival assessments to determine best client fit for employment support.
- Providing intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
- Developing comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
- Providing both group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientations that provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability.
- Developing and cultivating long term relationships with area employers in order to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
- Determining specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
- Monitoring job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
- Assisting clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
- Ensuring timely and accurate compliance to all reporting and filing requirements.
- Collaborate with internal staff including R&P and casework staff, Employment Specialists, donations coordinator, and volunteers
- Works closely with Employers, Community Partners, Government Agencies
- Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engaged as a member of the team
- Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency
- Other related duties as assigned