The Match Grant Employment Coordinator will assist refugee clients to prepare for, secure, and retain employment that will make self-sufficiency possible, fulfilling the Match Grant program requirements in close collaboration with other employment and caseworker staff at World Relief.
Responsibilities
• Provide direct case management and employment services to vulnerable refugees
• Enroll clients into the Matching Grant program by conducting new client intakes
• Provide an assessment of client’s skills and experience and develop service plans with reasonable employment goals and strategies that will lead to early employment
• Lead job readiness workshops to teach clients about US workplace practices and employment-related topics
• Provide job counseling and assist clients in developing effective job applications, resumes, and interview techniques
• Willing to use personal vehicle to assist with transportation to job interviews
• Ensure security of full-time employment and offer transportation solutions of clients within first 8 months of arrival into the US
• Counseling clients about benefits of early employment
• Follow up with clients and employers after job placement to address areas of concern and ensure continued employment
• Document activities and services through timely case notes
• Represent World Relief to area employers as a desirable source of workers, acting as liaison between employer and client to ensure good employer relationships
• When appropriate, refer clients to other resources including childcare providers, DMV, medical care, job training, transportation information, and other sources and services that will remove identified barriers to employment
• Ensure enrollment in ESL courses when applicable and monitor attendance to increase employability
• Assist clients with appointments, financial literacy, and goal-oriented individualized service plans
• Maintain and complete detailed and accurate records of client files, case notes, and reporting records and submit monthly program reports
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