Position Details
$2,000 Bonus INCENTIVE OFFERED FOR THIS FULL TIME ROLE
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a human service related field or a combination of education and work experience ?
We have a newly-vacant, full time opportunity at our Grand Rapids location . 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!
This is a FULL TIME ROLE that pay s $41,808 annually.
As a full time Samaritas employee, some of the benefits you will receive are:
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Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
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Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
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Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
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Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
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Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
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Plus many more benefits
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Job Summary
Provides culturally and linguistically sensitive services to qualifying refugee/asylees.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintain current knowledge of applicable contract requirements and guidelines, employment trends and local labor market information to promote job development. Establish a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) with the input of refugee clients per Office Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regulations.
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Develop an Individual Employability Plan (IEP) for every employable family member with the assistance and input of the refugee clients in accordance with contract, organization and accreditation standards.
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Refer each employable adult to the appropriate components of service based on FSSP and IEP to eliminate employment barriers.
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Complete weekly and monthly face-to-face and other required contacts for employment status updates.
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Provide information, referral and outreach services regarding community resource, including distribution of the resource guide.
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Assist the refugee with individual job search activities. Provide on-going support and address barriers to obtaining employment.
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Collaborate with Job Developer to match clients with appropriate, available job opportunities or placements.
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Maintain contact as required with refugee after employment has been attained to discuss services necessary to maintain employment. Assess refugee's skills to ensure sustained employment. Determine if any additional skill building skills are necessary.
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Assist refugee in obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and/or other documents as required to maintain employment.
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Maintain relevant reports and statistics related to client activities and services provided.
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Collaborate with various stakeholder representatives, attend meetings of local organizations, committees and churches to promoted employment and training opportunities.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
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Bachelor's degree in a human service related field preferred or a combination of education and work experience.
Experience
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One-year experience in case management working with multi-cultural populations required; refugee experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to relate creatively to representatives of various companies, community organizations and governmental agencies.
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Knowledge of employment recruiting, interviewing, placement techniques and procedures, methods and techniques of job development and client job placement.
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Basic knowledge of and ability to learn local employer community within specific geographic area.
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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.
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Ability to speak, read and write fluent in English and native language of person's served.
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Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals.
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Ability to identify needs, interests, aptitudes, skills and problems, and refer clients to appropriate support services, agencies and programs.
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Knowledge of or ability to learn to utilize various computer programs including Excel spreadsheet and graphic programs.
Additional Work Requirements
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Automobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients. Valid proof of automobile insurance.
Physical and Mental Requirements
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Stands and moves about indoors and outdoors.
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Stoops, bends, twists, and frequently lifts supplies up to 25 lbs; hand-eye coordination; hand, finger dexterity.
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Requisition Number2022-8812
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo
On Call RequiredNo
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids