| Company: | GoTalent
Boynton Beach, FL |
| Job Location: |
West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach County) |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Catholic Charities - FL |
| Benefits: | Full Benefits |
Description: |
| Individual assesses clients’ needs and develops an employment plan for each client; implements the employment plan by coordinating all job referrals; follows placement to ensure job is secure. |
Duties: |
Assesses refugee needs, including individual and family needs, and obstacles to employment, English, ability, health, educational and occupational background, transferable skill, and attitude.
Develops a resettlement plan with the client; this will include an employment plan (an action plan in order to achieve self-reliance).
Coordinates all delivery of services by making referrals.
Maintains a log of all substantive contacts with the client in client’s case file.
Maintains a confidential record for each client.
Records all job placements and job follow-ups.
Conducts, as required, a pre-employment orientation for the client.
Maintains an up to date job bank of all prospective employer in contact with the agency.
Maintains a “Job Referral Book”.
Prepares monthly reports for the project coordinator. Represents the project in the area of job development and placement.
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Qualifications: |
Education
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience
Previous experience in refugee-related work.
Other Skills and Abilities
Bilingual
Knowledge of the local job market.
Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge of community social service resources.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to deal with applicants, service providers, co-workers and supervisors.
Common sense and good judgment in handling day-to-day matters without direct supervision.
Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with supervisor,
coworkers, and clients with an understanding and sensitivity to cultural difference. This sensitivity includes, but is not limited to, characteristics of specific cultural and ethnic groups, religious, various socio-economic groups and those living alternative lifestyles.
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