Job Description – Employment Specialist for Ukrainians Entrants
Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)

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Position Description*

Employment Services Specialist works together with the Interfaith-RISE Case Management and
Employment Services teams to prepare and empower newly arrived Ukrainian refugees to achieve
financial self-sufficiency through employment in the communities in which they are located,
particularly in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. Interfaith-RISE is a program of RCHP-AHC.

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Responsibilities*

• Provides services to Ukrainian refugee clients in compliance with program requirements:

intakes and assessments, employment preparation, job readiness training, placement support, career
enhancement services, credential evaluations, and follow-up services. This position is also helps
to maintain and nurture new and existing employer relationships.

• Providing job counseling support to newly arrived refugees.
• Conducting group and one-on-one job readiness courses that provide client with the basic

skills required to enhance their employability, such as cultural and workplace orientation, mock
interviews, creation of resumes, and job skills development sessions.

• Developing engaging, tailored, and comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
• Keeping accurate digital and physical attendance, assessment, and service provision records.
• Developing and cultivating long term relationships with area employers to enhance employment

opportunities for clients.

• Determining specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in

accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.

• Monitoring client job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Attending weekly Employment Services team meetings and other IRISE meetings as required.
• Ensuring time and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements, including report

completion, database management, case noting, and file maintenance.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Requirements*

• Bachelor’s degree in business or social work or related field of study; or equivalent work

experience.

• Relevant work experience in employment services, especially work with refugees, preferred.
• Demonstrate experience with US job search processes and ability to effectively coach clients

through the nuanced process of securing employment.

• Familiarity with central and southern New Jersey’s job market strongly preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to oversee volunteers and interns.
• Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a

fast-paced, rapidly changing, multi-cultural environment.

• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, take initiative, and manage time effectively.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in Ukrainian/Russian is strongly

preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the

willingness to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

• Excels in using Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel) and online databases.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

The position of Employment Services Case Worker reports to the Director of Employment Services.

COMPENSATION: This position is for 40 hours/week at $46,000/year.

Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)
RCHP-AHC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a core value at RCHP-AHC and in its
programs. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and
service environment for all clients, staff, and volunteers. We believe every member on our team and
in our community enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and
engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender
expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other
protected or unprotected categories. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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