Employment Specialist Job at Latino Memphis (Dallas)

Employment Specialist

Latino Memphis

Location:
United States , Dallas

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hour

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

World Relief seeks an Employment Specialist to provide critical services and counsel to refugees and other eligible persons as they search for initial employment or seek career advancement and job upgrade opportunities. This position assists refugees and other eligible persons in becoming economically self-sufficient by finding and preparing them for employment, utilizing employer contacts to place them in jobs, counseling on job upgrades and career pathway opportunities, and maintaining and expanding the employer network. This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 9/30/26 and contingent upon funding extension.

Job Responsibility:

Make connections with new employers to advocate for the hiring of clients in their companies
Research new job opportunities at different levels of jobs available to our clients
Research vocational training and career paths to collaborate with our case managers
Learn and share best practices for finding and securing employment for clients from community collaboration
Assist in the organization and delivery of job readiness classes and workshops
Coordinate employment-related activities and initiatives within the agency
Provide support to clients in their job search efforts, including resume preparation, interview practices, and job application assistance
Maintain regular communication with clients through client home visits, phone calls, and office visits
Monitor files to ensure all required documents are included and files are in compliance with RSS Employment Guidelines
Enter employment information in the ClientTrack database weekly
Maintain detailed and accurate case notes for all client interactions
Assist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applications
Attend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hours
Provide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment for clients for the first few days as needed
Assist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and securing state documentation
Maintain open lines of communication with current employers reporting issues back to the Program Manager as needed to foster relationships with employers notifying the Program Manager of potential new employers
Equip clients to conduct independent employment searches
Assist clients with job retention and upward mobility of employment, as needed
Refer clients to other programs and services as needed
Maintain an initial employment orientation session with each client to prepare refugees for employment and update as needed
Collaborate and contribute to team meetings and strategy sessions
Meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss department updates and strategy

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
Ability to effectively manage stressful or crisis
Detail-oriented and organized
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
At least one-year of experience in an office environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
Up to 25% of domestic travel is required

Nice to have:

Fluency in an additional language such as Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Farsi, Dari, and Pashto is preferred
Cross-cultural experience is strongly preferred

What we offer:

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

Latino Memphis - All Job Offers

Job Link Share: