Economic Empowerment Specialist - Spanish

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.  In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.
POSITION SUMMARY:Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
World Relief seeks a highly talented Economic Empowerment Specialist to provide services to refugees and immigrants by helping them access government and community resources, preparing them for success with early employment, and economic self-sufficiency. This position works closely with other program staff to provide comprehensive s and client-centered services in partnership with members of the local community and area churches that encourage self-sufficiency among those served. This position will be responsible for case management and reporting, early employment development and assistance, budgeting and basic financial literacy, and other related requirements.  

Role & Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Case Management Responsibilities:   
• Provide direct client care and goal-oriented case management to ORR-eligible refugees and other immigrants.   
• Ensure services, which support and strengthen clients’ motivation and capacity to become self-sufficient, are provided in a planned, effective and timely manner to eligible clients, according to program goals and in collaboration with other WRM programs and service lines.   
• Conduct evaluations to identify and address barriers to successful employment, resettlement and integration during the service period.   
• Refer clients to relevant WRM programs, ESL classes/resources, and other community agencies/resources as specific needs arise during the service period.   
• Provide Job Readiness Orientations on various topics relevant to employment, including:   
• Orientation to culture and expectations of work in the U.S.   
• Counseling clients about the benefits of early employment   
• Assistance with the process of applying for employment   
• Orientation to budgeting and other financial literacy skills   
• Assistance in navigating transportation solutions for employment   
• Monitoring clients’ ELT attendance to increase employability   
• Following up with clients after job placement to address areas of concern and ensure continued employment   
• Maintain at least monthly communication with clients through phone calls, emails and office visits.     
• Programmatic Responsibilities:   
• Collaborate with team members to develop and maintain systems, policies, and procedures for the Economic Empowerment department that comply with the systems and policies of WRM and grantors.   
• Participate in the design and execution of programs or courses geared towards client development for increased employability and skills.   
• Engage with volunteers, church groups, and service providers as it pertains to your work as an Economic Empowerment Specialist.   
• Complete reports, service plans, monthly reports, network calls and other tasks related to programs connected to TOR and ORR.   
• Maintain and complete detailed and accurate records of client files, case notes, and reporting records and submit monthly program reports.   
• Participate in staff meetings, ongoing training, and other staff development opportunities.   
• Actively work towards the mission of World Relief to “empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable.”    

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of case management processes; extremely detail-orientated; excellent time management skills   
• Strong verbal and written communication skills   
• Previous professional experience in social services sector strongly preferred   
• Previous case management experience preferred   
• Previous database exp