Employment Specialist

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Responsible for prospecting for job leads, meeting with employers to determine and negotiate specific job needs, selling refugee clients as solutions to employer needs, and following up with employers and clients to ensure satisfaction of all involved. This position is jointly responsible for the assessment and counseling of adult refugee clients, creation of employment and career plans, and referring refugee community members to requested and/or necessary training programs.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• Researches and identifies new industries and employers that may offer employment opportunities for refugees - initiating a prescribed number of new employer appointments.
• Complete employment orientation and basic plan with adult refugees including career planning - based on clients’ interests, education, work experience, motivation and career goals, refer clients to appropriate training programs.

Other Information/Requirements: 

• Ability to relate professionally and to collaborate with diverse individuals in a multicultural environment.
• Can communicate information effectively to clients with limited English ability.
• Must have a driver’s license, a good driving record and access to own transportation.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply: 

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Contact Information
Name: 
Jade Jepson
Agency/Organization: 
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
Address: 
4105 Silver Ave SE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87108
Business Phone: 
(303) 217-5833
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Feb 16 2018
Date to Remove: 
Feb 28 2018

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