Multilingual Career Specialist for Immigrant Communities

Jimmy Jazz; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood House (NH) operates multiple education and employment programs that serve several hundred individuals and families annually. These programs provide multilingual, multicultural case management, and comprehensive employment search, placement, training, retention and career advancement support for job seekers throughout King County.

This position works with job seekers of all backgrounds to assist them in securing meaningful employment, job training and career advancement

Qualifications

• AA degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education or a related field.
• Two to four years professional experience in case management, instruction, and/or career development services with adults, or any combination of the above which provides equivalent preparation.
• Certification/formal training in case management highly desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of local ethnic communities, labor market, local employer base, WorkSource system, social service and education institutions in King County.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and considerable self-direction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach to low-income, immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle and King County.
• Become familiar with complex funder regulations in order to determine client eligibility for employment programs.
• Conduct assessments, determine eligibility for programs and enroll individuals.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with job seekers. Counsel job-seeking clients in vocational and employment issues. Mediate, problem-solve and coordinate individual services.
• Develop effective short and long term employment plans with clients to meet their long term goals of self sufficiency. Assist clients in finding appropriate short term training and financial assistance in high demand occupations.
• Provide job development, placement and retention services to job seekers in accordance with quarterly program goals. This may include career exploration, job matching, career progression and pathway building, and working with employers to problem solve.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual ability

Education

AA degree in Human Services / Social Work / Education or related field

BA/BS degree in Human Services / Social Work / Education or related field

Case management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Neighborhood House (NH) operates multiple education and employment programs that serve several hundred individuals and families annually. These programs provide multilingual, multicultural case management, and comprehensive employment search, placement, training, retention and career advancement support for job seekers throughout King County.

This position works with job seekers of all backgrounds to assist them in securing meaningful employment, job training and career advancement