Refugee & Immigrant Career Coach

Capi USA; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPI USA, a Minnesota nonprofit serving immigrants and refugees, invites applications for an Employment Counselor. You will provide culturally responsive employment services to refugees, asylees, and other eligible participants to promote economic self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities include assessing readiness, creating individualized employment plans, delivering job search and placement assistance, building employer partnerships, and maintaining confidential client records in MRIS, Salesforce,

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in a related field or 2 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of non-profit experience preferred.
• Experience in employment counseling or case management preferred.
• Ability to create and execute outreach plans; strong motivation and initiative; strong employer/human resources contacts preferred.
• Ability to record and maintain accurate case management records and database reporting.
• Ability to establish solid partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and conduct effective outreach independently.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and knowledge of cultural competence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive employment counseling and support to newly arrived immigrants, refugees, and eligible participants.
• Develop individualized employment plans with realistic and measurable goals.
• Offer job search assistance, career coaching, and workforce readiness training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Outreach planning

Partnership building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

MRIS

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

CAPI USA, a Minnesota nonprofit serving immigrants and refugees, invites applications for an Employment Counselor. You will provide culturally responsive employment services to refugees, asylees, and other eligible participants to promote economic self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities include assessing readiness, creating individualized employment plans, delivering job search and placement assistance, building employer partnerships, and maintaining confidential client records in MRIS, Salesforce,