Refugee Employment Specialist - Austin, United States - Caritas of Austin

Caritas of Austin
Caritas of Austin
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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Refugee Employment Specialist

Department:
Client Services

Reports To:
Employment Program Manager**
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full Time

Position Summary
This is a full-time grant funded position and is contingent upon renewal of the grant. The Program Manager and the Department Director select the Employment Specialist. The Employment Specialist is responsible for all aspects of service delivery to individuals referred to the Employment Program. This includes development of customized employment plans for individuals and placing them in the most appropriate employment setting.

This position will be serving a diverse and vulnerable population, primarily newly arrived refugees, etc., and requires the Employment Specialist to work closely with staff and community agencies to coordinate additional services.

Besides providing employment services, the Employment Specialist will approve the individuals for employment related financial assistance and perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires maintenance of client files with detailed documentation of service delivery


Essential Duties & Responsibilities (inclusive but not exhaustive):

  • Conducts intake & assessment.
  • Develops structured individual employment and selfsufficiency service plan for each client, addressing and assisting client to recognize their interests, strengths, needs, deficits, and goals towards employment.
  • Trains client on effective interviewing skills, resume writing, and professional presentation.
  • Provides information to clients about educational opportunities, including vocational and training programs and college courses relevant to client goals.
  • Collaborates with the team in identifying appropriate jobs for clients.
  • Prepares and submits client assistance check requests.
  • Conducts employment services followup as required by grants.
  • Coordinates client services with other Caritas programs and service providers.
  • Complies with funding source guidelines and requirements.
  • Maintains ongoing interactions with employers.
  • Maintains client files with required forms, Employment Service Plan, case notes, and client assistance check request documentation.
  • Maintains detailed case notes in all files that provide accurate and complete description of service provided to clients as well as clients' involvement in the case plan.
  • Responds to individual client concerns with accurate information in a respectful, effective, and timely manner.
  • Conducts intake and assessment of clients for financial and medical assistance (e.g. Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) programs eligibility).
  • Provides monthly cash and vendor payments to eligible households based on government guidelines.
  • Refers clients to other programs if there is an unmet need.
  • Completes data entry of financial and medical assistance (e.g. Refugee Cash Assistance) provided to each client.
  • Completes other tasks related to financial and medical services (e.g. Refugee Cash Assistance) as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Develops an approved plan for professional development.
  • Treats clients, staff, and the general public with courtesy and respect.

Qualifications:


Education

Required:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

  • Business administration, human resources, social work, psychology, sociology, education, international studies, or other business and/or human services related degree preferred.

Preferred:

Master's Degree Business administration, human resources, social work, psychology, sociology, education, international studies, or other business and/or human services related.


Experience

Required:
Minimum one year of experience providing career services, people development and working with diverse populations and clients with barriers


Language Requirements:

Fluent in English/Spanish


Other Position Requirement
Must have dependable transportation


Salary/Benefits:


  • Base Salary Range: $43,467 $49702
  • Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, shortterm disability, and longterm disability insurance for employees.
  • 14 Paid Holidays per year.
  • 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
  • Retirement plan with employer match.
  • Discounted Rates on Gold's Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
  • Mileage Reimbursement.
  • Monthly Phone Stipend.
  • Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.
  • Caritas of Austin is_ _an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment_ _without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._
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