Employment Counselor

2 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Full time


Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us

As the Employment Counselor your primary purpose is to assist refugees who are faced with severe barriers to employment move into the workforce and gain self-sufficiency and to obtain and maintain employment. This position maintains an active case load and also develops employer relationships for the purpose of placements.



Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; significant professional experience may substitute for formal education at the discretion of the hiring manager.
  • Experience working with refugee populations in an employment counseling setting.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including internet, email, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn program specific software/database applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal relation skills.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities.
  • This position requires a high level of detail and mandates that employee has both the ability to recall significant amounts of information as well as document and remain organized.
  • Maintain a friendly and firm disposition since the employee will be working, regularly, with clients that are stressed, frustrated, or otherwise experiencing difficulties.
  • Be receptive to the nature of social work in the U.S. including the concepts of boundaries, confidentiality and empowerment.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Draw on problem-solving skills in order to resolve conflicts and build bridges between clients, employer, employees, etc.
  • Sensitivity towards issues that affect a person's ability to obtain and retain employment.
  • Think analytically and creatively when assessing a participant's needs and making recommendations for service.
  • Able to concentrate in a busy office environment and respond to frequent interruptions.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety and respect.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

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