Refugee Employment Job Developer - Detroit area

Samaritas•Detroit, MI

9h•$44,888

About The Position

BILINGUAL REFUGEE SERVICES JOB DEVELOPER - DETROIT AREA Do you enjoy developing relationships with local business leaders to garner support and commitment in hiring refugees? Do you enjoy connecting refugees with employment opportunities to help them on their pathway to self-sufficiency? As a Samaritas Job Developer you will work with refugees seeking guidance and support from you to attain meaningful employment. We are seeking someone who is bilingual in Spanish, Ukrainian, and French, who has at least two years' experience as a Case Manager or Job Developer and at least 2 years of experience working with refugees and immigrant populations. Let's discuss this rewarding opportunity, working in our Detroit offices! Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides. APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! This position has a pay rate of $44,888.00/annually

Requirements

Two years' experience as a Job Developer or Case Manager
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to relate creatively to representatives of various companies, community organizations and governmental agencies
Knowledge of employment recruiting, interviewing, placement techniques and procedures, methods and techniques of job development and refugee job placement
Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural context.
Ability and willingness to compassionately, professionally and effectively work with refugees.
Understanding or willingness to quickly learn the characteristics, behaviors and needs of the refugee populations
Ability to speak, read and write fluent English; Arabic preferred
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals
Ability to identify needs, interests, aptitudes, skills and problems, and refer refugees to appropriate support services, agencies and programs
Basic knowledge of and ability to learn local employer community within specific geographic area
Knowledge of or ability to learn to utilize various computer programs including Excel spreadsheet and graphic programs
Automobile travel required.
Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting refugees.
Valid proof of automobile insurance

Responsibilities

Conducts job development and provides case management with job leads concerning employment opportunities for refugees/asylees.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable contract requirements and guidelines, employment trends and local labor market information to promote job development
Initiate and maintain personal contacts and relationships with local businesses to identify job placement
Track contacts with employers utilizing relevant forms and documents provided by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Conduct outreach presentations with local employers to garner support and commitment in hiring refugees
Collaborate with employers to develop onsite training opportunities and communicate those opportunities to case management staff
Ensure current employment leads are available to case management staff through ongoing communication and bi-weekly team meetings
Advocate salary increases, job promotions and/or reassignments with current employers for refugees
Partner with businesses and agencies to remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to refugee integration in the workplace and refugee independence
Provide on-going education to employers regarding refugee characteristics and assist with strategizing appropriated steps to improve refugee's job performance.
Monitor refugee's employment progress, including a 90 day retention follow-up with employers
Maintain relevant reports and statistics related to refugee activities and services provided
Collaborate with various stakeholder representatives, attend meetings of local organizations, committees and churches to promoted employment and training opportunities