Employment Specialist - Bilingual Preferred

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a nonprofit, human services agency dedicated to providing support to children and families across the Rocky Mountain region. The Refugee & Asylee programs within LFSRM are focused on helping individuals who have been uprooted by persecution and violence to achieve self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through essential resettlement services including case management, employment assistance, housing support, school registration, cultural orientation, and referrals to various internal and external services for English language acquisition, health and mental health needs, employment, and economic development. LFSRM collaborates with national and local organizations to furnish the necessary services and resources for newly arrived Refugees to attain rapid self-sufficiency, integrate into their new communities, and thrive.

Requirements

Knowledge of currently available community resources, services, and supports.
Ability to connect individuals or families to appropriate resources.
Skills and sensitivity in working with individuals and families from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Familiarity with or ability to follow practice standards, including applicable local, state and federal regulations and guidance, and contractual requirements.
Experience with crisis management, problem solving, and mediation best practices.
Ability to communicate professionally and cooperate with colleagues, other professionals, community partners, and other individuals involved in the care and coordination of services.
Ability to maintain high quality, thorough, and timely documentation and records of activities, services, and efforts.
Active Listening skills.
Social Perceptiveness.
Complex Problem Solving skills.
Critical Thinking skills.
Reading Comprehension skills.
Writing skills.
Service Orientation.
Computer skills: ability to work in Word, Excel, Outlook, and other applications.
Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry personal auto liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.
Frequent travel with personal vehicle.
May be required to transport clients in personal vehicle.
An Associate's degree or two years of college is preferred; Candidates with a high school diploma and two years of transferable work/volunteer experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Arabic, Spanish, or Swahili is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting an initial assessment of refugee clients.
Creating an employment plan for refugee clients.
Providing pre-employment coaching and job readiness training.
Assisting clients with all aspects of their job search, including resume creation, job search strategies, application completion, and interview preparation.
Maintaining and expanding employer partnerships to ensure diverse employment opportunities for refugee clients.
Researching and identifying new industries and employers that may offer employment opportunities for refugees.
Maintaining contact with employers through various methods.
Determining ongoing eligibility and program compliance for cash assistance and transportation assistance.
Distributing payments to eligible clients and tracking payments and disbursements.
Conducting ongoing post-placement follow-up with employers to ensure successful employment outcomes and employer satisfaction.
Providing intensive support for employed clients to promote job retention.
Performing other duties as required.