Employment Specialist - HIAS
Help refugees and parolees of diverse backgrounds achieve self-sufficiency by connecting them to employment opportunities; liaise with employers and potential employers to find suitable employment opportunities for the refugees and parolees served.
RESPONSIBILITIES Research and initiate contact with potential employers and maintain relationships with current employer partners.
Research and identify job openings, complete job applications, arrange interviews, and negotiate placements.
Facilitate client intakes and service plans.
Based on those intakes and service plans, build resumes and screen clients to best match clients with available jobs.
Assist with employment orientation as needed.
Schedule and hold interview prep sessions with individual or groups of clients as necessary.
Council clients individually on various aspects of US work culture, employer expectations, and workplace norms.
Council clients on public transportation routes to and from work.
Escort clients on public transportation when necessary.
Council clients on appropriate clothing for interviews and work, taking clients to purchase clothes and shoes if necessary.
Assist clients in communicating with and conveying information to HR managers and supervisors.
Assist with finding childcare providers and submitting applications for childcare subsidies as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records Monitor clients progress post-employment offering support as needed REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; Fluency in second language preferred.
Cross-cultural experience/experience working with refugee and immigrant clients preferred.
Knowledge of employment landscape in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs preferred.
Multi-tasking an essential element of the work, balancing work with other staff to coordinate services, supporting clients entry into employment and entering client data in several reporting data base systems.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills; ability to assess, analyze, and respond to changing realities appropriately and in a timely manner.
Ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines with flexibility.
Strong ability to work independently, remain focused, productive, and accomplish goals in a challenging, fluid and sometimes unpredictable environment.
Strong team player who demonstrates commitment and the ability to collaborate effectively with other team members and volunteers.
Please visit us at http:
//www.
jcfs.
orgJCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area.
Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, Licensed by DCFSJCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
disability/veteran JCFS provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application Recommended Skills Child Care Communication Conflict Resolution Databases Hardworking And Dedicated Multitasking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES Research and initiate contact with potential employers and maintain relationships with current employer partners.
Research and identify job openings, complete job applications, arrange interviews, and negotiate placements.
Facilitate client intakes and service plans.
Based on those intakes and service plans, build resumes and screen clients to best match clients with available jobs.
Assist with employment orientation as needed.
Schedule and hold interview prep sessions with individual or groups of clients as necessary.
Council clients individually on various aspects of US work culture, employer expectations, and workplace norms.
Council clients on public transportation routes to and from work.
Escort clients on public transportation when necessary.
Council clients on appropriate clothing for interviews and work, taking clients to purchase clothes and shoes if necessary.
Assist clients in communicating with and conveying information to HR managers and supervisors.
Assist with finding childcare providers and submitting applications for childcare subsidies as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records Monitor clients progress post-employment offering support as needed REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; Fluency in second language preferred.
Cross-cultural experience/experience working with refugee and immigrant clients preferred.
Knowledge of employment landscape in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs preferred.
Multi-tasking an essential element of the work, balancing work with other staff to coordinate services, supporting clients entry into employment and entering client data in several reporting data base systems.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills; ability to assess, analyze, and respond to changing realities appropriately and in a timely manner.
Ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines with flexibility.
Strong ability to work independently, remain focused, productive, and accomplish goals in a challenging, fluid and sometimes unpredictable environment.
Strong team player who demonstrates commitment and the ability to collaborate effectively with other team members and volunteers.
Please visit us at http:
//www.
jcfs.
orgJCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area.
Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, Licensed by DCFSJCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
disability/veteran JCFS provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application Recommended Skills Child Care Communication Conflict Resolution Databases Hardworking And Dedicated Multitasking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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