Thrive and Change Lives

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

As the Refugee Employment Specialist, your primary responsibilities encompass Providing ongoing supports to address barriers to employment, starting with conducting intakes with clients, discussing job opportunities and ongoing work readiness training. The Refugee Employment Specialists will help complete job applications, provide interview preparation, and assist with completing new hire paperwork and on-boarding, assist client throughout the employment process, from start to self-sufficiency. Transport and accompany clients to interviews with employers and advocate on behalf of clients. Transport and accompany clients to drug tests or other employment-related appointments, as needed. Ensure clients have required clothing and equipment for job. Outreach to new companies and employers who may not be familiar with hiring refugees, explain, and educate on documents required. Assist clients at the new workplace, help explain processes and work environment to ensure they full understand expectations and rules. Support the employer and client, including assisting with trainings, orientations and issues as they arise. Monitor progress and collect documentation from client and employer for grant records, including pay-stubs.  Ensure timely and accurate completion of case notes, enter and track billing in NYS BIN system. Assess and evaluate the psycho-social factors contributing to client’s situation to determine capabilities. Refer clients to community resources and other organizations.  Connect clients with childcare, transportation and conduct bus training, refer clients and ensure they are attending ESL, connect with DSS, mental health services, other services as needed. Network with community service providers, employers and other partners to assist clients.Work as a team to ensure monthly job placement goals are met. Occasional work after-hours and on weekends, as needed. Complete all necessary reporting forms for government agencies and funding sources. Maintain appropriate communication with employment staff and other funding sources. Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

This Position is Full time at 35 hours a week. Pay for This position is $23.00 Per Hour

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

• Associates Degree in a Human Services related field.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working with vulnerable individuals.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Licenses/Certificates/Clearances:

• Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License.
• Registered and insured vehicle.
• N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

• Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at clients' homes and/or community facilities that may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.