Economic Empowerment Coordinator

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.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Economic Empowerment Coordinator will be providing direct services to eligible refugees and immigrants seeking employment, such as preparing clients with work-related activities, providing case management services, leading job-readiness workshop classes, presenting job opportunities to clients and assisting with job applications, resume writing and job interviews.

Hybrid schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote/week

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES::
• Provide direct employment services to vulnerable refugees and other LEP-eligible clients
• Work with the employment team to creatively address barriers to self-sufficiency and strategize for employment placements and client success
• Assess abilities, skills, and barriers while enrolling refugees and other immigrants into employment programs 
• Develop individual plans for clients leading to economic self-sufficiency
• Maintain a client caseload and provide regular employment services and ongoing case management, including monitoring attendance and program participation
• Help clients fill out job applications and follow-up on applications as needed
• Prepare resumes for clients
• Assist clients in preparing for job interviews, orientations, and onboarding processes
• Advocate for clients’ needs in the workplace and provide post-placement follow-up
• Address employment-related barriers such as transportation, childcare, and cultural adaptation through referrals or support by collaborating with the LEP team and other internal programs
• Teach job readiness workshop classes as assigned, focused on job readiness and employment success topics
• Work with the employment team to provide proactive community outreach, re-engagement of previous clients, and collaboration with partner organizations
• Utilize creative and data-driven approaches to expand client participation and ensure recruitment targets are met
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with local employers across various industries
• Conduct employer outreach via calls, emails, site visits, job fairs, and networking events
• Promote the hiring of refugees and immigrants by educating employers on the benefits, work authorization, and available supports
• Keep client files up-to-date with required documentation
• Communicate with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) caseworkers about client participation and progress
• Maintain large amounts of client data, including case noting, while maintaining client confidentiality
• Timely documentation of all communication with clients in a secure online database

JOB REQUIREMENTS::
• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and employers
• Uses professionalism in all forms of communication with clients, staff and external stakeholders/partners
• Excellent writing and computer skills and proficient with computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Able to prioritize deadlines and problem-solve in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Flexible, willing to adapt
• Able to work well independently and in multiple team settings
• Valid driver’s license, willingness to transport clients to appointments or job interviews
• Enjoys working with various cultures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS::
• 1 year minimum professional experience in employment services or case management preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations; familiarity with the needs of refugees and immigrants is strongly preferred

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.