Job: Employment Specialist

Location: Boise, ID, United States 
Description

Scope:

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

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
• Developing comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
• Providing both group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientations that provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability.
• Developing and cultivating long term relationships with area employers in order to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Determining specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
• Monitoring job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assisting clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Ensuring timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and the ability to coach effectively clients through the nuanced process of securing employment.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
• Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.
• Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

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