Industry: Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:- 8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:-

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

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ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

World Relief seeks an Employment Specialist to provide employment-related services to newly arrived refugee clients, including job readiness training, assisting clients in obtaining employment, and exploring career advancement activities.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enroll clients into employment services.
Complete and update grant program service plans to guide clients through goal-making and achieving economic self-sufficiency
Create resumes for clients
Coordinate transportation, interpretation, other logistics for job readiness activities such skills training, orientations, interviews, etc.
Assist clients in preparing for obtaining driver permits and licenses
Assist clients with job placements including completing applications, tax forms, background checks, and scheduling orientations and trainings
Explore, develop, implement, or connect clients to career advancement activities, including but not limited to: English classes, vocational skills training, GED/HSED, re-credentialing services, etc.
Coordinate job shadowing and other career exploration activities
Case note and maintain case file forms
Complete reports for grant programs
Update and maintain databases and spreadsheets for reporting and tracking outcomes
Participate in staff meetings, ongoing trainings, and other staff development opportunities
Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to pass a motor vehicle record check and maintain a clean driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to manage and execute several tasks at a time
Ability to adapt in constantly changing work environment and independently problem solve
Experience working cross-culturally
Experience providing employment-related services such as job coaching, interview preparation, job placements, etc.
Fluent in Arabic, Dari, Dinka, Kinyarwanda, Spanish, Swahili, or Ukrainian, preferred
Bachelor’s degree, preferred

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