Refugee Employment Specialist - $23.00/hr

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•Syracuse, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives. We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with vulnerable individuals.
Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License.
Registered and insured vehicle.
N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at clients' homes and/or community facilities that may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.
VIRTUS training.
Corporate Compliance training.
Defensive Driving training.
Mandated Reporter training.

Nice To Haves

Alternatively, a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Providing ongoing support to address barriers to employment throughout the program period.
Maintain weekly contact with active participants, assessing and evaluating the psycho-social factors that contribute to their situation in order to determine their capabilities.
Conducting needs assessments and identifying resources to promote participants' interpersonal insight and professional development.
Monitoring clients' progress, addressing barriers to employment as necessary, and referring clients to community resources and other organizations.
Networking with community service providers.
Completing necessary reporting forms for government agencies and funding sources.
Maintaining appropriate communication with job developers and other funding sources.