Refugee Services Employment Counselor

3 weeks ago

Minneapolis, United States CAPI USA Full time
POSITION:

Refugee Services Employment Counselor

CLASSIFICATION:

Temporary full-time (37.5 hours per week), Hourly, Non Exempt Status

LOCATION:

3702 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN

WEBSITE:

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

Who We Are

CAPI's mission is to guide refugees and immigrants in their journey toward self-determination and social equality. Key organizational values are rooted in equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Today, we are an inclusive, multi-lingual and immigrant-led nonprofit serving new refugees and immigrants including Minnesota's Asian, East and West African, and Latinx communities, as well as underserved US born communities. Over 7,000 individuals are served annually across three core service areas of Basic Needs, Economic Empowerment and Civic Engagement.

Why You'll Love Working Here

CAPI believes our diversity makes us uniquely qualified to bring the bold new perspectives needed to shape brilliant ideas. A leader in providing essential services to immigrants, refugees, and our whole community, CAPI is as diverse as the individuals we serve. Speaking many languages and celebrating many cultures, our staff is global, coming together from every corner of the world. We celebrate and embrace our differences. As a result, we are more inclusive in our work, behavior, and thinking processes. We see CAPI as a place where cultures can weave together, languages can blend, and we can all thrive together - because, at the end of the day, we are more alike than different.

This position is a temporary full time position, Mon-Fri with occasional weekends may be required, 37.5 hours per week, and will begin in April 2024 and continue through the end of September 2024, with the possibility to convert to full time regular employee after six months of continuous service.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

This hourly rate of pay is $22.56 per hour. The cost of premiums covered for First Stop Health for all employees; health insurance; generous employer contributions to a Health Savings Account for High Deductible enrollment; and dental; participation in the agency-sponsored retirement plan with up to 3% employer match program; employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 10 employer paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year; plus, many more

A Typical Day in the Life...

The Refugee Services Employment Counselor will provide employment services for refugees, asylees, and other eligible immigrants. Participants receive job counseling to find permanent employment in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. This position works closely with clients to acquire or maintain employment through initial job placements to help participants enter the workforce or to help participants improve economic stability through career advancement. In addition to employment counseling and assistance, clients may receive financial or in-kind support to overcome barriers to employment. The Employment Counselor will also work to develop exceptional workforce and community connections in order to meet the employment and social service needs of CAPI's participants, and will include the following:
  • Provides culturally informed employment advice and assistance to newly arrived immigrant clients
  • Determines program eligibility of participants through formal and informal inquiry and screening, completes enrollment paperwork per program requirements
  • Works with employable adults to create individualized employment plans, attain employment goals, address barriers to employment, and identify and make use of appropriate community resources
  • Well versed in program outputs and outcomes; are continually documenting their outputs and outcomes; and are committed to continuous improvement
  • Maintains detailed client records and provides timely and accurate case notes and progress reports to program manager and on client databases
  • Supports CAPI's agency-wide Civic Engagement and Public Policy values and initiatives and incorporates civic engagement and Public Policy into routine case management work
  • Participates in voter registration and pledge drives, educational/outreach initiatives, GOTV activities and Public Policy initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned
Who You Are
  • 4-year degree in psychology, sociology, behavioral science or a related field to human services OR a combination of demonstrably equivalent education and experience
  • At least 2 years of non-profit experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Fluency in English; preferred fluency in either (or both) Pashto & Dari
  • Experience working with diverse communities; preferred familiarity with resettlement processes
  • Experience in employment counseling or case management preferred
  • Ability to create and execute outreach plans; proven sense of motivation and initiative; sound employer/human resources contacts preferred
  • Ability to record and maintain accurate case management records and database reporting
  • Your schedule allows you to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
  • You have a valid MN driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and the ability to meet CAPI's driving record requirements. Dependable transportation is required to conduct site visits and willingness to transport clients


HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply on our online applicant tracking system through for the Employment Counselor position and attach a copy of your resume, including 3 professional references and a letter of interest. If you have questions about this role or require assistance with the application process, please contact Sadie Yang at . Application evaluation will begin on March 29, and the position will remain posted until filled.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of CAPI USA. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran's status.

CAPI USA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at

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