World Relief · 1 hour ago
Economic Empowerment Specialist - 2025561
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expWorld Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to addressing the world's greatest crises. They are seeking an Economic Empowerment Specialist to guide newly arrived refugees and immigrants towards economic self-sufficiency through job placement, case management, and educational support.
CharityConsultingSocial
Responsibilities
This role is responsible for supervising others and includes responsibilities consistent with supervising employees, including but not limited to monitoring daily work activities, tracking and approving timesheets including approving time off, monitoring performance including entering goals, progress check-ins, and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, documenting performance concerns, entering staff promotions, transitions, and separations in HRIS within required time frame
Provide support to the Economic Empowerment team at the Upstate office, with a primary focus on the Matching Grant and RSS employment programs
Provide individualized case management by assessing client skills, work history, and barriers to employment, then developing employment plans with realistic goals and strategies
Assist clients with the job development process including resumes, applications, interview preparation, and workplace communication skills while informing them of job prospects and opportunities
Support clients in securing initial employment, monitoring job retention, providing counseling to address workplace concerns, and assisting with re-placement when needed
Offer career counseling that emphasizes advancement, wage growth, and long-term career pathway planning
Represent World Relief to area employers as a trusted source of reliable workers, build and maintain strong relationships, and advocate on behalf of clients
Design and deliver orientations, workshops, and trainings on topics such as workplace culture, budgeting, transportation, financial literacy, and others that remove barriers to employment
Maintain accurate case notes, files, and reports in compliance with federal, state, and donor requirements
Collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, and community partners to address barriers to self-sufficiency, while participating in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Social Work, or other related fields, with at least one year of experience in an office, social services, or a related professional environment
Strong cross-cultural competency with sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by refugees and immigrants (compassion, kindness and problem solving)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational abilities, with attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfort with learning new database or case management systems
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed
Valid Driver's License and good driving record
Fluency in English required
Preferred
Knowledge about the refugee/immigrant experience is preferred
Fluency in an additional language such as Swahili, Spanish and Arabic is highly desired
Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills with people of varying English levels
Excellent interpersonal and relational skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through on projects and assignments
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem solve, and exercise critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively in a cross-cultural setting
Willingness to advocate on behalf of clients with employers
Strong mediation and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Employee discount program
Company
World Relief
World Relief is a global and humanitarian organization that provides immigration, legal and empowerment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.17MKey Investors
Basic Needs Giving PartnershipDuPage Foundation
2025-01-17Grant· $0.05M
2023-07-18Grant· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Myal Greene
President & CEO
Alexis Brown, PhD
Chief People Officer
Recent News
North Park University
2025-10-06
2025-03-13
Company data provided by crunchbase