Employment Specialist (limited-term)

divAre you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?nbsp; Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?/divdivbr/divdivIf you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. /divdivbr/divdivAt this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. /divdivnbsp;/divdivIf you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today./divdivnbsp;/divdivnbsp;/divdivbORGANIZATION SUMMARY/b/divdivWorld Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. /divdivbr/divdivToday, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee amp; immigrant services and advocacy./divdivbr/divdivbPOSITION SUMMARY:/b/divdivThe Employment Specialist will assist refugee clients to prepare for, secure, and retain employment that will make self-sufficiency possible, fulfilling the Match Grant and other program requirements in close collaboration with other employment and casework staff at World Relief./divdivbr/divdivi style="font-size: 11pt"This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 5/31/26 and contingent upon funding extension./i/divbr/br/POSITION SUMMARY: The Employment Specialist will assist refugee clients to prepare for, secure, and retain employment that will make self-sufficiency possible, fulfilling the Match Grant and other program requirements in close collaboration with other employment and casework staff at World Relief. This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 5/31/26 and contingent upon funding extension. br/br/bROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:/bbr/liEnsure services, which support and strengthen clients’ motivation and capacities to become self-supporting, are provided in a planned, effective, and timely manner to eligible clientsnbsp;nbsp; /liliProvide assessment of client’s skills and experience and develop an employment plan with reasonable employment goals and strategies that will lead to employmentnbsp;nbsp; /liliMake contact with refugees enrolled in the program through office visits and telephone calls (and home visits when necessary) until case closurenbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/liliDocument activities through timely case notes which reflect the current statusnbsp;nbsp; /liliWhen appropriate, refer clients to other resources including childcare providers, DMV, medical care, job training, transportation information, and other sources and services that will remove identified barriers to employmentnbsp;nbsp; /liliProvide job counseling and assist clients in developing effective job applications, resumes, and interview techniquesnbsp;nbsp; /liliRepresent World Relief to area employers as a desirable source of workers, acting as liaison between employer and client to ensure good employer relationshipsnbsp;nbsp; /liliInstruct two-hour Job Readiness Class once each week using the prepared curriculum, keep curriculum up to datenbsp;nbsp; /liliEnroll clients into relevant programs including completing assessments and developing service plans to track progress of goal achievementnbsp;nbsp; /liliAssist clients in accessing community resourcesnbsp;nbsp; Provide orientation on various life skills topics (budgeting, paying rent/utilities, riding the bus, scheduling medical appointments, etc.)nbsp;nbsp; /liliEnsure enrollment in ESL courses when applicablenbsp;nbsp; /liliAssist clients with appointments, financial literacy, and goal-oriented individualized service plansnbsp;nbsp; /liliEnsure security of full-time employment and offer transportation solutions of clients within their first 5 years in the USAnbsp;nbsp; /liliOrientation to culture and expectations of work in the USnbsp;nbsp; /liliCounseling clients about benefits of early employmentnbsp;nbsp; /liliMonitor client’s ELT attendance to increase employabilitynbsp;nbsp; /liliFollow up with clients after job placement to address areas of concern and ensure continued employmentnbsp;nbsp; /liliParticipate in the design and execution of programs or courses geared toward client development for increased employability and skillsnbsp;nbsp; /liliMaintain and complete detailed and accurate records of client files, case notes, and reporting records and submit monthly program reports/libr/br/bJOB REQUIREMENTS:/bbr/liMature and personal Christian faith/liliCommitted to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief/liliDesire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities/liliAble to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs a class="postings-link" href="https://worldrelief.org/values/"Core Beliefs/a, a class="postings-link" href="https://worldrelief.org/statement-of-faith-details/"Statement of Faith/a, a class="postings-link" href="https://worldrelief.org/content/uploads/2022/06/Towards-a-Fresh-Embrace-of-our-Christian-Identity-2.pdf"Christian Identity/a and a class="postings-link" href="https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation-publication/"National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document/a/liliComputer literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and internet applications requirednbsp;nbsp; /liliHigh School Diplomanbsp;nbsp; /lili2 years’ relevant experience such as direct services and case file maintenancenbsp;nbsp; /liliValid driver’s license, and reliable transportation/liliPrior multicultural experiencenbsp;nbsp; /liliExperience in a social service setting assisting people in need/liliDemonstrated understanding of case management processes; extremely detail-oriented, excellent time management skills/libr/br/bPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:/bbr/liPrevious case management experience preferrednbsp;nbsp; Skill and sensitivity working with people from various backgrounds and beliefsnbsp;nbsp; /liliAbility to work with minimum supervision and resolve problems/issues promptly and effectivelynbsp;nbsp; Ability to work well on a team in a synergistic work environment, a flexible and motivated team playernbsp;nbsp; /liliAbility to prioritize, multi-task, and organize in a fast-paced and fluid environment/liliProficiency in Spanish, Swahili, Dari, Pashto, Burmese, Karen, or Chin is highly desired/libr/br/divWorld Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, employees./divdivnbsp;/divdivWorld Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health./divdivnbsp;/divdivb***/b/divdivReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./divdivnbsp;/divdivWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing./divdivnbsp;/divdivFor World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964./div