Employment Specialist

Inspiritus Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiritus in Clarkston, GA, seeks an Employment Specialist to develop relationships with employers and place refugees and asylees in jobs. The role involves outreach, client assessment, ESL support as needed, and coordinating transportation to interviews.

Occasional travel up to 50% and regular data entry in client databases are expected. Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in a social service or business field, 2+ years in employment or human services, strong English

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a social service or business field and minimum of two years of previous direct work experience in employment or human services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Must own a personal multi-passenger vehicle, hold a valid state driver’s license, have a good driving record, and have appropriate personal auto insurance.
• Ability to balance the needs of the client and the employer.
• Excellent computer skills, accurate typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and contacts appropriate employers who will provide quality employment opportunities at market rates in suitable work sites.
• Documents each employer contact and all employer information as directed by funder and program management staff.
• Interviews clients and assesses their education, marketable job skills, career goals, and individual barriers to employment.
• Orients groups of clients to the U.S. workplace and to area job market.
• Assists clients with online job searches and applications.
• Interacts with clients to ensure a suitable match between a client and a potential employer.
• Transports clients to job interviews or arranges alternative transportation.
• Writes comprehensive case notes to document activities on behalf of each client and enters each client’s employment data in the database(s).
• Contacts employer and client after client placement to identify and help resolve any problems.

Skills

Excellent communication

English fluency

Cultural sensitivity

Driving license

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social service or business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Employment Specialist will conduct job development and facilitate job placement for refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, and Afghan Humanitarian Parolees to help them become financially self-sufficient. To fulfill these responsibilities, he or she will cultivate relationships with employers and with employment-related community resources, including area businesses, private employment agencies, and the local Department of Labor. Appropriate documentation of job development and placement services is considered part of service provision. Pre- and post-placement services should be provided to both employers and clients. Additional duties that may be assigned include writing reports, creating employment program materials, and updating orientation curricula.Position DetailsFull-time positionEconomic EmpowermentReports to Economic Empowerment Program ManagerLocated in Clarkston, GAMostly in-person with frequent local travel to employer sites, job fairs, and worksites (up to 50%)Monday through Friday; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, flexible hoursAnnual Compensation: $40,000 – $45,000ResponsibilitiesIdentifies and contacts appropriate employers who will provide quality employment opportunities at market rates in suitable work sitesPortrays Inspiritus’ employment programs as a reliable staffing sourceDocuments each employer contact and all employer information as directed by funder and program management staffInterviews clients and assesses their education, marketable job skills, career goals, and individual barriers to employmentOrients groups of clients to the U.S. workplace and to area job marketAssists clients (or refers for assistance) with online job searches and applicationsInteracts with clients to ensure a suitable match between a client and a potential employer.Assists in enrolling clients in the appropriate employment programs at Inspiritus (extended employment or Matching Grant), provides employment orientation, and ESL instruction as neededTransports clients to job interviews or arranges alternative transportationInterprets for clients as required or arranges for interpretationConducts appropriate post-employment follow-up in order to ensure job retention and continued employment for newly arrived clients and clients in the US less than 5 yearsWrites comprehensive case notes to document activities on behalf of each client and enters each client’s employment data in the database(s)Documents all services provided to clients in appropriate database(s)Contacts employer and client after client placement to identify and help resolve any problemsContributes to maintaining each client’s extended employment and/or Matching Grant fileCoordinates activities and with related Refugee Services programs to ensure provision of high-quality services offered with efficiency and economyProvides back-up services for other Employment staff and for other Refugee Services staff as appropriatePerforms the above duties at out-posted locations as assignedEvaluates and updates employment training materials as needed in conjunction with supervisorDevelops marketing and outreach materials for employers and clients in conjunction with supervisor and Resource Development DepartmentMaintains personal and professional boundaries in the performance of the jobForges mutually respectful partnerships with clients, co-workers, and employersParticipates in Inspiritus functions and public relations activitiesParticipates in in-service training and conferences related to the programsConforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructionsComplies with the various federal, state or local laws that apply to and regulate their job dutiesAssociate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a social service or business field and minimum of two years of previous direct work experience in employment or human services, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishExperience working in a culturally diverse environmentAbility to balance the needs of the client and the employerConviction about the capacity of people to grow and changeAbility to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitionerExcellent computer skills, accurate typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookMust own a personal multi-passenger vehicle, hold a valid state Driver’s license, have a good driving record, and have appropriate personal auto insuranceMust have the ability to communicate with all persons in a culturally competent manner.Must be sensitive to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.Physical DemandsRegularly required to talk and hear. Required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls, and reach with hands and arms. Required to operate a personal vehicle. Employees frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementInspiritus is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, service in the uniformed services, or any other category protected by applicable law. Inspiritus does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Inspiritus complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Inspiritus Department of Human Resources, 731 Peachtree St NE, Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30308.