Position Details:

BILINGUAL NEW AMERICANS EMPLOYMENT CAREER COACH, TROY, MICHIGAN

Do you enjoy developing relationships with local business leaders to create employment opportunities? As a Samaritas Career Coach you will work with refugees seeking guidance and support from you to attain meaningful employment. It's a bonus if you are bilingual in Spanish and have at least two years' experience as a Case Manager or Job Developer. Let's discuss this rewarding opportunity, working in our Troy office! 

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY!     #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

  



What's In It For You:

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 

Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)

Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 

Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 

Awesome Employee Discounts

UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Plus, many more benefits 

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Duties and 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

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Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

Two years' experience as a Job Developer or Case Manager

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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

Additional Work Requirements

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

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