Job Developer

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (LFSRM) is a nonprofit, human services agency dedicated to supporting children and families across the Rocky Mountain region. The Refugee & Asylee programs at LFSRM assist individuals displaced by persecution and violence in achieving self-sufficiency through essential resettlement services. These services include case management, employment assistance, housing support, school registration, cultural orientation, and referrals for English language acquisition, health and mental health needs, and economic development. LFSRM collaborates with national and local organizations to provide the necessary resources for newly arrived Refugees to become self-sufficient, integrate into their communities, and thrive.

Requirements

• Ability to relate professionally and to collaborate with diverse individuals in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business and technical documents or instructions related to employment programs and businesses.
• Can communicate information effectively to clients with limited English ability.
• Ability to self-start but also works well in a team setting.
• Can collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a driver's license, a good driving record and access to own transportation.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide proof of auto liability insurance at the level of 100,000/300,000/100,000.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, values and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.

Nice To Haves

• Sales and/or marketing background preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Functional fluency in one or more foreign languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the rapid expansion of employer partners to ensure continuous employment opportunities for refugee clients.
• Prospect for job leads.
• Meet with employers to determine and negotiate specific job needs.
• Present refugee clients as solutions to employer needs.
• Follow up with employers and clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers.
• Research and identify new industries and employers that may offer employment opportunities for refugees.
• Initiate a prescribed number of new employer appointments.
• Establish working relationships with multiple employers to encourage employment of refugees and employer support.
• Maintain constant contact with employers through site visits, telephone calls, newsletters, email, and hosting special events.
• Assess refugee skills for particular jobs based upon employer needs and complete job applications.
• Coordinate all job placements with LFSRM's team.
• Negotiate with employers to ensure specific refugee skill sets align with employer needs.
• Document all employer contacts in LFSRM's and State of Colorado databases.
• Conduct ongoing post-placement follow-up with employers to ensure successful employment outcomes and employer satisfaction.
• Obtain verifications of employment for clients.
• Attend monthly refugee network Employment Consortium meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level