World Relief
Human Services
EconomicEmpowermentSpecialist
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“Economic Empowerment Specialist at World Relief. Skills: Economic empowerment, Client services, Employer relations. Engage in creating supportive work environment. Provide individualized employment services”
Industry & Context.
Valid driver's license, Access to reliable vehicle, Clean driving record
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Mature and personal Christian faith, Committed to mission, vision, and values, Affirm World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Experience with Microsoft Suite software, Experience working cross-culturally, Experience with non-native English speakers, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Valid driver’s license, Access to reliable vehicle, Clean driving record
Nice to Have
Experience with case management, Client documentation experience, Data entry experience in CRM, Excellent communication skills, 1+ year case management experience, 1+ year workforce development experience, 1+ year employment support experience, Experience providing employment services, Experience with immigrants, Experience with refugees, Experience with diverse populations, Familiarity with employer engagement, Familiarity with job matching, Experience with community outreach, Experience with relationship-building, Experience with participant recruitment, Experience with case management systems, Organizational skills, Ability to manage multiple client priorities, Ability to work independently, Ability to collaborate effectively
What You'll Do.
Engage in creating supportive work environment
Provide individualized employment services
Help clients prepare for employment
Help clients obtain employment
Help clients retain employment
Help clients advance in employment
Maintain regular contact with clients
Contact clients monthly
Provide additional support based on client need
Ensure clients comply with program requirements
Maintain job search logs
Meet with case manager monthly
Participate in employment planning
Participate in job readiness activities
Participate in follow-up activities
Provide practical job search support
Provide job readiness support
Complete online applications
Prepare for interviews
Assist with employer communication
Explain workplace expectations
Assist with professional presentation
Help clients understand American workplace
Help clients navigate workplace
Identify realistic employment goals
Provide job skills training
Provide life skills training
Coach clients one-on-one
Conduct employment orientation
Build positive working relationships with employers
Understand employer hiring needs
Identify job opportunities
Support appropriate job matching
Advocate for qualified clients
Stay informed about local labor market trends
Stay informed about employer expectations
Stay informed about entry-level job opportunities
Stay informed about career advancement pathways
Provide relevant employment guidance
Provide realistic employment guidance
Comply with service provision requirements
Comply with confidentiality requirements
Handle personally identifiable information
Maintain required case notes
Maintain service documentation
Maintain program records
Assist with Job Readiness Workshop
Teach Job Readiness Workshop
Maintain knowledge of mid to higher level positions
Maintain knowledge of long-term career development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
## Description Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY: World Relief seeks an Economic Empowerment Specialist to help refugees and immigrants prepare for, obtain, and retain meaningful employment in the U.S. workforce. This role provides individualized job readiness support, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace navigation, employer connections, and coaching toward long-term economic stability. This position will be focused more on mid to high level position development, while still being expected to assist with
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