Employment Specialist

Job Overview:

The Employment Specialist is responsible for managing the provision of services to assist newly arrived refugee clients to attain self-sufficiency through employment. Specifically, the Employment Specialist ensures services that include employment preparation, placement, career enhancement services and follow-up services.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services;
• Provide both group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientations that provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability;
• Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assist clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process;
• Monitor job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction;
• Assist clients and employers as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs;
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements and entry into ETO database
• Participate in weekly employment meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team;
• Follow all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency;
• Other duties as assigned.