Employment Services Assistant Coordinator - Vineland, United States - RCHP-AHC Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corp.

RCHP-AHC Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corp.

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Vineland, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - Employment Services Assistant Coordinator, Interfaith-RISE NJ South Office** - Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation

Position Description

This position works with the Employment Coordinator to provide employment services to newly arrived refugees to empower them to achieve financial self-sufficiency through employment.

This position is located in Vineland, NJ.

Reporting to the I-RISE South Director, this position is 40 hours/week at $45,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Provide direct service to newly arrived refugee clients, document service provision, work collaboratively with team members, and meet performance goals.
Services include: intakes and assessments, employment preparation, job readiness training, placement support, career enhancement services, credential evaluations, and followup services.
Coordinate and provide comprehensive intake, assessment, orientation, and preemployment/job readiness classes to clients eligible for employment services.
Provide job counseling and case management.
Conduct group and oneonone job readiness courses that provide client with the basic skills required to enhance their employability, such as cultural and workplace orientation, mock interviews, creation of resumes, and job skills development sessions.
Develop engaging, tailored, and comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
Keep accurate digital and physical attendance, assessment, and service provision records.
Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
Monitor client job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
Participate in weekly team meetings.
Ensure time and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements, including report completion, database management, case noting, and file maintenance.
Assist case workers.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field of study; or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in human services field preferred.
Demonstrate experience with US job search processes and ability to effectively coach clients through the nuanced process of securing employment.
Familiarity with southern New Jersey's job market strongly preferred.
Ability to work as part of a team and to oversee volunteers and interns.
Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a fastpaced, rapidly changing, multicultural environment.
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment.
Selfstarter with excellent problemsolving skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize duties, take initiative, and manage time effectively.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the willingness to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Bilingual speakers preferred (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole)

**Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)