Employment Specialist, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

Posted by Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians on October 3, 2016

The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians (http://www.welcomingcenter.org) accelerates immigrant integration and economic advancement through education and training, job placement, and small business development. We are seeking an experienced Employment Specialist to assist immigrants and American-born clients in career development, workplace training, and job placement. The Welcoming Center hires talented, energetic people with a proven track record of success working in multi-cultural settings. The Employment Specialist reports to the Director of Programs and coordinates with intake specialists, instructors, other employment specialists, and the compliance manager.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit new employers utilizing a variety of prospecting techniques, e.g., networking, cold calling, trade/professional association membership.
• Prepare program participants for job readiness by conducting individual trainings and group workshops on resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace etiquette.
• Manage all aspects of employer relationships.
• Act as liaison between employers and staff to provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct intake and assessment of program participants.
• Schedule and accompany job candidates on interviews as needed.
• Monitor retention services provided to participants and employers during and after placement.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and in compliance with contracts.
• Provide career guidance and counseling.
• Attend departmental and organizational meetings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Regular access to a car and a valid PA Driver’s License.
• At least 2 consecutive years working in employer identification, job placement, and job retention services.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Outgoing and engaging personality.
• An encouraging and patient manner.
• Proven approach to developing employment opportunities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of talents and individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds and various levels of education.
• Familiarity with basic concepts of the immigrant experience.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia job market and employer landscape.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Internet research,
• Ability to learn new software and databases quickly and independently.
• Available for occasional evening hours.
• Bilingual is a plus.

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