What are the responsibilities and job description for the Earn Refugee Coordinator position at Equus?
Company Description
We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.
Job Description
• Provides case management with a focus on helping Refugee customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency.
• Conducts a complete assessment utilizing a variety of techniques including computer-based assessments, interest inventories, and one-on-one interviews.
• Facilitates customer access to training, education, barrier removal services, and to employment services, as well as job specific information.
• Assist Refugee customers attain legal to work documentation.
• Interviews customers to gather information on training needs, educational background, work experience, skills, interests, and eligibility.
• Provides career guidance and assistance to customers to identify employment goals and career development needs and develop achievable and realistic service and employment plans; monitor customer progress.
• Provides follow-up after job placement to ensure job retention and the elimination of barriers that may impede job retention, and ensure case record documentation is current, accurate, thorough, and compliant with the law, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
• Maintains job seeker case files in an audit ready state.
• Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Related Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience
• Related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
• One to three years experience in workforce development or related programs preferred
• Bilingual a plus
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
