Employment Navigator - Resettlement

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Waterloo, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Flexible schedule

Health, dental, life, and vision

Career-building opportunities

Gym, pet & cell discounts

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking an Employment Navigator to support employment services for refugees in Waterloo. You will guide clients through preparation, coordinate job placements and support career advancement.

Daytime hours with flexibility for occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends. A Bachelor’s degree in health or human services or 1–2 years in workforce development is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health or human service related field or 1–2 years relevant professional experience in workforce development/employment services.
• Linguistic appropriate skills to meet the needs of the clients are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Guide newly arrived refugees and immigrants through employment preparation and job placement.
• Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation.
• Develop employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult.
• Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with opportunities.
• Maintain documentation and ensure services meet timelines and policies.

Skills

Employment services

Coaching

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or human service related field

Job description

Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks an Employment Navigator to support employment services for refugee populations through our Immigrant and Refugee Community Services programs in Waterloo. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do

The Employment Navigator assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services. Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services. Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult. Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities. Develop plans to overcome barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment throughout the service period. Maintains written documentation of services and ensures employment services are delivered within the required timeframes and in accordance or organizational and contractual policies. Must maintain refugee information systems, track assessments and progress. Will facilitate workshops and work readiness courses, schedule workshops and track attendance. The Employment Specialist will maintain and build relationships with community partners, educational organizations and employers.

Daytime hours, with need for flexibility with occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends

What You'll Need

Required: A Bachelor's degree in health or human service related field or one to two years relevant professional experience in workforce development/employment services field ; Linguistic appropriate skills to meet the needs of the clients are desired but not required.

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

How We'll Support You

• A competitive salary
• A 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• A flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career-building opportunities
• Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
• As a non-profit employer, many LSI employees also qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI!