Refugee Career Navigator

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

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