What are the responsibilities and job description for the Somali Employment Counselor position at Hmong American Partnership?
Hmong American Partnership (HAP) is a non-profit social service and community development organization located in the heart of Minnesota who addresses the needs of more than 30,000 immigrants and refugees across the Twin Cities each year. We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as the Somali Employment Counselor in our Workforce Development impact area.
Under the Employment Services Manager's direction, the Employment Counselor will help and assist the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants in Ramsey County achieve self-sufficiency by providing job search assistance, career counseling, and employment case management. As an Employment Counselor, you will work closely with English, Hmong, Karen, and or Somali speaking participants (whereas English is a second language) to identify barriers in employment, and develop individualized employment plans, document and collect participant activities and hours, respond to client questions and needs, and enter all information relevant to each participant into the Workforce One (WF1) data system.
- Salary : $19.23 - $21.63 / hour; depending on qualifications.
- Hours / Days : Mon-Fri, 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm (evenings and weekends as needed).
- Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident & Critical Illness, PTO, Holiday Pay, & 401K.
Position Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Please see the attached Employment Counselor job description for the complete position overview.
HAP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership, or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation should contact us at hr@hmong.org.
Salary : $19 - $22
