Samaritas · 1 day ago
Refugee Employment Job Developer - Detroit area
US-MI-Detroit
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
2+ years expSamaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families. The Job Developer will focus on building relationships with local businesses to facilitate employment opportunities for refugees, ensuring they receive the support needed to achieve self-sufficiency.
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Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge of applicable contract requirements and guidelines, employment trends and local labor market information to promote job development
Initiate and maintain personal contacts and relationships with local businesses to identify job placement
Track contacts with employers utilizing relevant forms and documents provided by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Conduct outreach presentations with local employers to garner support and commitment in hiring refugees
Collaborate with employers to develop onsite training opportunities and communicate those opportunities to case management staff
Ensure current employment leads are available to case management staff through ongoing communication and bi-weekly team meetings
Advocate salary increases, job promotions and/or reassignments with current employers for refugees
Partner with businesses and agencies to remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to refugee integration in the workplace and refugee independence
Provide on-going education to employers regarding refugee characteristics and assist with strategizing appropriated steps to improve refugee's job performance. Monitor refugee's employment progress, including a 90 day retention follow-up with employers
Maintain relevant reports and statistics related to refugee activities and services provided
Collaborate with various stakeholder representatives, attend meetings of local organizations, committees and churches to promoted employment and training opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bilingual in Spanish, Ukrainian, and French
At least two years' experience as a Case Manager or Job Developer
At least 2 years of experience working with refugees and immigrant populations
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to relate creatively to representatives of various companies, community organizations and governmental agencies
Knowledge of employment recruiting, interviewing, placement techniques and procedures, methods and techniques of job development and refugee job placement
Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural context
Ability and willingness to compassionately, professionally and effectively work with refugees
Understanding or willingness to quickly learn the characteristics, behaviors and needs of the refugee populations
Ability to speak, read and write fluent English
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals
Ability to identify needs, interests, aptitudes, skills and problems, and refer refugees to appropriate support services, agencies and programs
Basic knowledge of and ability to learn local employer community within specific geographic area
Knowledge of or ability to learn to utilize various computer programs including Excel spreadsheet and graphic programs
Automobile travel required
Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting refugees
Valid proof of automobile insurance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Ability to speak, read and write Arabic
Benefits
Dental
Earned Sick Time
Employee Discounts
Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Vision Insurance
Company
Samaritas
We connect people with families and communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Morin
President & Chief Executive Officer
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