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Employment Coordinator
Department: Refugee Services
Supervisor: Director of Refugee Services
Classification: Exempt/Full-time
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for refugee services job placements and performance of the employment program including supervision of junior employment staff, development of employment opportunities and monitoring of contract performance for existing state employment contracts.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for meeting Refugee Services job placement goals as established by direct supervisor.
2. Supervise, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the employment program for Refugee Services.
3. Make recommendations as to how the program can achieve job placement goals and implement the goals to benefit the clients.
4. Work closely with Refugee Services staff to identify potential employers for eligible clients, make connections and placements.
5. Establish and maintain relationships with the local employers. Train Refugee Services staff in relationship establishment with the employers.
6. Interview clients to determine possible barriers to employment and appropriate employment strategy.
7. Assist in the development of the pre-employment orientation curriculum and the preparation of written employment services procedures.
8. Provide pre-employment orientation and counseling for clients as needed.
9. Supervise and work with the Job Developers throughout the employment process, including arranging job interviews for clients and providing transportation to interviews as needed.
10. Work with Resettlement Manager and RCA/Match Grant Coordinator to coordinate employment activities.
11. Develop and coordinate employment program staff training.
12. Maintain a case file on each client in accordance with contract requirements.
13. Prepare and submit all reports to the state and federal agencies as required.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Communications, Business Administration or related field.
2. 2-3 years of previous experience in non-profit environment or for profit experience with job placements, recruiting, or similar.
3. Must possess knowledge of Houston job market.
4. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
5. Advanced Internet search skills including website browsing and navigation.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
7. Must be a self-motivated goal achiever with high degree of independent judgment.
8. Must have good customer service skills and ability to work well with others to achieve the departmental goals.
9. Must enjoy working with culturally and ethnically diverse staff, clients and volunteers.
10. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some weekends.
11. Must have an automobile, valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 1-2 years of employee supervision.
2. Bilingual in any of the client languages is a plus.
3. Previous sales experience.
4. Strong communication and/or persuasion skills.
5. Resume evaluation and job interviewing skills.