World Relief
Base pay range
$22.00/hr - $24.00/hr
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 after World War II, World Relief has responded to urgent humanitarian needs for 80 years across 100 countries, building a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
Position Summary World Relief seeks an Employment Specialist to provide critical services and counsel to refugees and other eligible persons as they search for initial employment or seek career advancement and job upgrade opportunities. This limited‑term position (grant funded until 9/30/26) assists refugees in becoming economically self‑sufficient by finding and preparing them for employment, utilizing employer contacts to place them in jobs, counseling on job upgrades and career pathways, and maintaining and expanding the employer network.
Role & Responsibilities
Employer Networking and Partnership
Make connections with new employers to advocate for hiring clients.
Research new job opportunities at different levels.
Research vocational training and career paths for case managers.
Share best practices for employment from community collaboration.
Client Support and Coordination
Assist in organization and delivery of job readiness classes and workshops.
Coordinate employment-related activities and initiatives within the agency.
Provide resume preparation, interview practice, and application assistance.
Maintain regular communication with clients through home visits, phone calls, and office visits.
Monitor files for required documents and compliance with RSS Employment Guidelines.
Enter employment information in the ClientTrack database weekly.
Maintain detailed and accurate case notes for all client interactions.
Assist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applications.
Attend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hours.
Provide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment as needed.
Assist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and state documentation.
Maintain open lines of communication with current employers, reporting issues to the Program Manager.
Equip clients to conduct independent employment searches.
Assist clients with job retention and upward mobility.
Refer clients to other programs and services as needed.
Maintain an initial employment orientation session with each client.
Collaborate and contribute to team meetings and strategy sessions.
Meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss department updates and strategy.
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.
Ability to effectively manage stressful or crisis situations.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
At least one year of experience in an office environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
Up to 25% domestic travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
Mature and personal Christian faith with demonstrated commitment to serving others.
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief.
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities.
Fluency in an additional language such as Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Farsi, Dari, or Pashto is preferred.
Cross-cultural experience is strongly preferred.
Benefits World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time 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.
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.
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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 after World War II, World Relief has responded to urgent humanitarian needs for 80 years across 100 countries, building a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
Position Summary World Relief seeks an Employment Specialist to provide critical services and counsel to refugees and other eligible persons as they search for initial employment or seek career advancement and job upgrade opportunities. This limited‑term position (grant funded until 9/30/26) assists refugees in becoming economically self‑sufficient by finding and preparing them for employment, utilizing employer contacts to place them in jobs, counseling on job upgrades and career pathways, and maintaining and expanding the employer network.
Role & Responsibilities
Employer Networking and Partnership
Make connections with new employers to advocate for hiring clients.
Research new job opportunities at different levels.
Research vocational training and career paths for case managers.
Share best practices for employment from community collaboration.
Client Support and Coordination
Assist in organization and delivery of job readiness classes and workshops.
Coordinate employment-related activities and initiatives within the agency.
Provide resume preparation, interview practice, and application assistance.
Maintain regular communication with clients through home visits, phone calls, and office visits.
Monitor files for required documents and compliance with RSS Employment Guidelines.
Enter employment information in the ClientTrack database weekly.
Maintain detailed and accurate case notes for all client interactions.
Assist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applications.
Attend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hours.
Provide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment as needed.
Assist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and state documentation.
Maintain open lines of communication with current employers, reporting issues to the Program Manager.
Equip clients to conduct independent employment searches.
Assist clients with job retention and upward mobility.
Refer clients to other programs and services as needed.
Maintain an initial employment orientation session with each client.
Collaborate and contribute to team meetings and strategy sessions.
Meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss department updates and strategy.
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.
Ability to effectively manage stressful or crisis situations.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
At least one year of experience in an office environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
Up to 25% domestic travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
Mature and personal Christian faith with demonstrated commitment to serving others.
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief.
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities.
Fluency in an additional language such as Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Farsi, Dari, or Pashto is preferred.
Cross-cultural experience is strongly preferred.
Benefits World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time 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.
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.
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