World Relief
Employment Specialist- 2025429
World Relief, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Base pay range
$20.00/hr - $21.00/hr
About World Relief 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.
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. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, it has responded to urgent humanitarian needs across 100 countries for 80 years, building a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, our programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
Position Summary The Employment Specialist will build and maintain positive ongoing relationships with employers, enroll refugee clients into employment services, prepare and place refugees in appropriate employment opportunities, follow‑up with refugees placed in jobs, complete paperwork/data entry, assist with grant reporting, and perform other tasks as assigned.
Role & Responsibilities
Conduct initial employment orientations for refugees.
Enroll clients into the NC Refugee Support Services Program.
Assess client’s skills and experience to develop an employment plan with realistic goals and strategies that lead to employment.
Ensure services that support and strengthen clients’ motivation and capacity to become self‑supporting are provided in a timely manner to eligible clients.
Communicate employment related information to clients, including orientation to Working in America and employer expectations.
Provide job counseling and assist clients to develop effective job applications, resumes, and interview techniques.
Teach and/or coordinate Vocational Skills Training Class and other classes using prepared curriculum.
Schedule clients for weekly Vocational Skills Training Class.
Schedule interpreters when needed.
Provide follow‑up and case management to support clients post‑job placement.
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 Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of the Nation document.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Capable of working independently and collaboratively with team members.
Able to prioritize, multi‑task, problem‑solve, and pay attention to details.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, regular access to a vehicle, and ability/willingness to drive clients to appointments.
Flexibility to occasionally work outside scheduled hours for client interviews, job starts or job‑related emergencies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft software including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage stressful or crisis situations.
Cross-cultural experience and competency.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a social work/human services setting assisting people in need.
Proficiency in a language other than English, especially Arabic, Burmese, or Swahili.
Benefits World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full‑time, regular, and part‑time (25+ hours per week) 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, a 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.
Additional Details Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Human Resources
Industry: Non‑profit Organizations
Location: Winston‑Salem, NC
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About World Relief 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.
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. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, it has responded to urgent humanitarian needs across 100 countries for 80 years, building a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, our programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
Position Summary The Employment Specialist will build and maintain positive ongoing relationships with employers, enroll refugee clients into employment services, prepare and place refugees in appropriate employment opportunities, follow‑up with refugees placed in jobs, complete paperwork/data entry, assist with grant reporting, and perform other tasks as assigned.
Role & Responsibilities
Conduct initial employment orientations for refugees.
Enroll clients into the NC Refugee Support Services Program.
Assess client’s skills and experience to develop an employment plan with realistic goals and strategies that lead to employment.
Ensure services that support and strengthen clients’ motivation and capacity to become self‑supporting are provided in a timely manner to eligible clients.
Communicate employment related information to clients, including orientation to Working in America and employer expectations.
Provide job counseling and assist clients to develop effective job applications, resumes, and interview techniques.
Teach and/or coordinate Vocational Skills Training Class and other classes using prepared curriculum.
Schedule clients for weekly Vocational Skills Training Class.
Schedule interpreters when needed.
Provide follow‑up and case management to support clients post‑job placement.
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 Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of the Nation document.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Capable of working independently and collaboratively with team members.
Able to prioritize, multi‑task, problem‑solve, and pay attention to details.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, regular access to a vehicle, and ability/willingness to drive clients to appointments.
Flexibility to occasionally work outside scheduled hours for client interviews, job starts or job‑related emergencies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft software including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage stressful or crisis situations.
Cross-cultural experience and competency.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a social work/human services setting assisting people in need.
Proficiency in a language other than English, especially Arabic, Burmese, or Swahili.
Benefits World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full‑time, regular, and part‑time (25+ hours per week) 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, a 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.
Additional Details Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Human Resources
Industry: Non‑profit Organizations
Location: Winston‑Salem, NC
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