Employment Assistance Case Manager

Overview:

We are seeking an Employment Assistance Case Manager to join our team.

What You Will Do In This Role

• You will empower clients to aspire beyond self-sufficiency by conducting comprehensive intakes and assessments of client cultural adjustment needs to remove barriers to employment.
• Provide career planning and navigation by developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individualized service plans with each client, monitoring and evaluating client progress towards set goals, and adjusting plans as necessary. • You will assist clients with job searches and applications by ensuring clients have the necessary skills and/or education to find and retain employment effectively.
• You are a servant-hearted, efficient risk-taker who supports clients who want to surpass self-sufficiency.
• You are passionate about using your skills to catalyze others’ success.
• You conduct assessments to determine the barriers to employment and assist in setting achievable steps toward removing these barriers.
• You network with employers, build positive relationships within the business community, and provide cultural orientation to employers about refugee populations.
• You prepare and maintain detailed case files, required forms, and reports.
• You transport clients for job search, interview opportunities, and initially to the work site as needed. • You identify and develop resources necessary to ensure program and client success.

Standard Behaviors

• You effectively communicate with your team, peers, supervisor, and Gii leadership.
• You leverage your skills and resources of Gii to solve problems.
• You positively represent Gii in the community.
• You are respectful and mindful of the mission, vision, and values of Gii.
• You adhere to the policies and procedures of Gii.

Base Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in job development and business networking with a working knowledge of for-profit corporate cultures preferred.
• Familiarity with the refugee population and their needs.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver’s license, and evidence of auto liability insurance.
• Must be willing to drive a personal vehicle for job purposes.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to count and make simple arithmetic additions and subtractions. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

EEO Statement: The Global Impact Initiative provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Experience working with Refugees.

Experience:

• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78705