Refugee Resettlement | Employment Specialist

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking an Employment Specialist to support refugee clients in the Houston area. The role focuses on providing employment services, coaching, and building partnerships with local employers to create job opportunities.

You will organize workforce development events, assess client needs, and develop action plans. The position includes resume and interview coaching, job search support, and coordination of transportation and services as

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree in social work, public administration, data analytics, or related field.
• Two years of experience in employment development is preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employment initiatives and partnerships to help clients increase earning potential.
• Maintain relationships with employers and monitor program satisfaction.
• Assess client eligibility and create individualized action plans for employment and self-sufficiency.
• Provide coaching on resumes, interviews, and job search strategies; arrange mock interviews.
• Coordinate transportation and access to additional services as needed.
• Organize workforce development events and collaborate with community partners.

Skills

Employment coaching

Job development

Employer relations

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Program implementation

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

Refugee Resettlement assists in helping create a home-away-from-home, we assist government-approved refugees in becoming self-sufficient through cultural orientation, job development, family reunification and resettlement.

The Employment Specialist is responsible for the development, support, and implementation of Employment Services. Employment Services works to develop employment opportunities, vocational and educational partnerships, conduct outreach, develop, and provide coaching and teaching components to support clients to successfully navigate the job search process and secure employment. This position delivers services related to economic self-sufficiency; career resiliency & training; and employment stability coaching to individuals and families receiving case management support through participation in Catholic Charities program services. Organize, plan, and execute workforce development events as necessary for various assigned projects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Develop and implement employment initiatives which include identifying, developing, and maintaining community partnerships for the purpose of stabilizing individuals and families through the opportunity to increase earning potential over time.
• Develop effective working relationships with employers and maintain regular contact to monitor program satisfaction.
• Assess the staffing needs of businesses and track employment placement and retention outcomes for program participants; develop employment, vocational and education opportunities within the community assisting individuals to increase their earning potential over time.
• Determine client eligibility, assess client strengths and interests through interview and test administration, link with potential employers, and coordinate with assigned case manager. Working with clients to create and implement individualized action plans that foster employment and self-sufficiency. Coach clients as they follow their action plan in pursuit of employment. Encourage clients who experience rejections and promote client resilience. Alert clients of potential job opportunities and recruitment events. Provide clients access to job fairs through direct sponsorship or referral to events sponsored by community partners.
• Teach pre-employment classes and meet individually with clients struggling to become employed. Edit existing resumes and help clients to development new resumes for use in job search. Work with clients to practice interview skills; offer "mock interviews" for clients. Assist clients to schedule job interviews; assess status of clients after placement; track employment status for 90 days or other designated period. Advocate on client's behalf, if needed, to resolve workplace issue(s). Arranging transportation and other assistance for clients, as needed, in the course of securing a job. Referring clients to other services, such as ESL, vocational training, on-the-job Training (OJT), and literacy and education services. Assisting clients to enroll in services offered by community partners. Following-up to promote success.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Associates degree in social work, public administration, data analytics, or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in employment development
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of employment coaching and job development best practices
• Demonstrated success in having clients secure and maintain employment
• Demonstrated contacts/relationships with prospective employers and community partners
• Self-starter and ability to follow-through on commitments
• Organizational and planning skills
• Ability to help refine and implement an evolving program
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
• Intermediate knowledge of computer application such as Microsoft Office.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.