Employment Specialist

5 days ago


Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States International Rescue Committee Full time
Job Overview

The Employment Specialist plays a vital role in assisting newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment. This position involves guiding clients through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and providing career advancement services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct intake, assessment, and program orientation for eligible clients, developing comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies.
  • Provide job readiness and job search coaching, connecting clients with job opportunities and developing long-term relationships with area employers and staffing agencies.
  • Assist clients and employers with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs, monitoring client job performance, wage levels, and related metrics.
  • Detail client interactions in accordance with program requirements, inputting client information in databases and assisting with tracking and reporting as needed.
  • Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations, building and maintaining relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field of study preferred.
  • Relevant professional experience in workforce development, with a minimum of 2 years' experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations, as well as job placement and job readiness training, is highly desirable.
Skills and Competencies
  • Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills, with the ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
  • Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills, combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
  • Proficient in English, both spoken and written, with proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group desired.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.


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