Are you a proactive, assertive, take-charge person? Have you been described as outgoing and persuasive? Do you have a passion for helping those in need?

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Catholic Charities Dallas is looking for a Sustainability Job Counselor to join our team. You

will be working on the Refugee Services team.

Job description

Potential Candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with job placement, barrier removal and achieving short/long term career goals. Evaluate client’s employability by gathering and identifying strengths, information regarding formal education, work history, job skills, level of English communication skills, current mental/physical health, past social/environmental experiences, and client needs for skills training, transportation, and childcare assistance as well as re-credentialing licensure/professional certifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client centered and strengths-based approach to identify strengths of the clients and place them with the job opportunities that fits their skills.
• Maintain case files, ability to multi-task, attention to details, organizational skills to help clients become self-sufficient within 180 days. Willingness to be proactive and work in collaboration with the team.
• Work with clients to establish a Self-Sufficiency Plan and make sure clients are on track with their self-sufficiency plan by following up with them on a regular basis 2 weeks, 30days, 60 days, 90 days, 120 days, 180 days and 240 day and case note it within 48 business hours.
• Ability to write case notes on all the activities and services provided to the clients.
• Utilize case management procedures to establish and maintain client case record files.
• Strong Technical Competency to enroll clients into databases.
• Conduct regular job development activities, which lead to job opportunities and placements for clients.
• Connect clients with job opportunities that lead to stable employment and a livable wage, and you will provide transportation for clients to appointments for job related activities.
• Ensure clients comply to the Match Grant Program and strengths-based client centered approach to assist clients and help them become self-sustainable.
• Refer clients to appropriate services, vocational skills training, and professional recertification programs for clients with employment.
• Utilize a holistic approach and in collaboration with the MG Team to ensure clients are assisted with the SNAP benefits, school enrollment, Medicaid and assist clients with employment opportunities and resources to help them become self-sufficient.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Participate in outreach activities in the refugee community to enroll prospective and eligible clients.
• Make sure clients attend Job Readiness classes to help them become compliant.
• Ability to assist clients with their resumes and help them with job applications.
• To perform any other duties that a supervisor assigns.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
• Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Previous successful experience in job development, recruiting, and job retention services is highly desirable as well as social work or case management experience preferred.
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize and manage tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, using the Internet, and database management.
• Highly motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team and with energy, optimism and persistence

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products
• Adherence to applicable professional and agency Codes of Ethics
• Capable of performing tasks with limited supervision.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Attentive to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to work in a flexible work environment.
• Willingness to drive clients for employment opportunities.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical)

Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check.

Driving Record: Clear driving record, valid TX driver’s license, required insurance, and own

reliable transportation.

Health: Initial TB screen and other public health screenings as indicated by program

Bilingual in a language reflected in the current client population is preferred (Dari,

Russian/Ukrainian, Pashto, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Rohingya, Creole, Burmese and French)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to drive clients for employment opportunities?
• Do you speak another language? Which language do you speak.

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75247 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75247: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person