Catholic Charities Fort Worth is looking to solve the problem of poverty in their community by providing services that address key factors keeping families from reaching their goals, specifically focusing on employment.
Requirements
- 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 or other refugee language is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Network with employers and build good relationships within the business community; provide education to employers about refugee client populations.
- Advocate and promote the value of hiring our clients.
- Coach and prepare candidate for interview and entry into the American workforce.
- Consistently develop your knowledge about openings in all sectors and ability to access all sources providing information about job openings.
- Communicate with the case managers to ensure prompt and appropriate response to client needs relating to employment.
- Meet your commitments and effectively manage your administrative duties such as documenting services in client’s case records.
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience.
- 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.
- Be persuasive, energetic, and engaged to support our clients who are seeking employment.
- Resourcefulness, a high sense of urgency and flexibility while representing our agency’s mission and values in the community.
