Economic Empowerment Coordinator

World Relief • Richland, WA

1d • $20 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic Empowerment Coordinator will be providing direct services to eligible refugees and immigrants seeking employment, such as preparing clients with work-related activities, providing case management services, leading job-readiness workshop classes, presenting job opportunities to clients and assisting with job applications, resume writing and job interviews.

Hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote/week

Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and employers
• Uses professionalism in all forms of communication with clients, staff and external stakeholders/partners
• Excellent writing and computer skills and proficient with computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Able to prioritize deadlines and problem-solve in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Flexible, willing to adapt
• Able to work well independently and in multiple team settings
• Valid driver’s license, willingness to transport clients to appointments or job interviews
• Enjoys working with various cultures

Nice To Haves

• 1 year minimum professional experience in employment services or case management preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations; familiarity with the needs of refugees and immigrants is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct employment services to vulnerable refugees and other LEP-eligible clients
• Work with the employment team to creatively address barriers to self-sufficiency and strategize for employment placements and client success
• Assess abilities, skills, and barriers while enrolling refugees and other immigrants into employment programs
• Develop individual plans for clients leading to economic self-sufficiency
• Maintain a client caseload and provide regular employment services and ongoing case management, including monitoring attendance and program participation
• Help clients fill out job applications and follow-up on applications as needed
• Prepare resumes for clients
• Assist clients in preparing for job interviews, orientations, and onboarding processes
• Advocate for clients’ needs in the workplace and provide post-placement follow-up
• Address employment-related barriers such as transportation, childcare, and cultural adaptation through referrals or support by collaborating with the LEP team and other internal programs
• Teach job readiness workshop classes as assigned, focused on job readiness and employment success topics
• Work with the employment team to provide proactive community outreach, re-engagement of previous clients, and collaboration with partner organizations
• Utilize creative and data-driven approaches to expand client participation and ensure recruitment targets are met
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with local employers across various industries
• Conduct employer outreach via calls, emails, site visits, job fairs, and networking events
• Promote the hiring of refugees and immigrants by educating employers on the benefits, work authorization, and available supports
• Keep client files up-to-date with required documentation
• Communicate with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) caseworkers about client participation and progress
• Maintain large amounts of client data, including case noting, while maintaining client confidentiality
• Timely documentation of all communication with clients in a secure online database

Benefits

• World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, employees.
• World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed