Refugee Employment Job Developer - Detroit area

BILINGUAL REFUGEE SERVICES JOB DEVELOPER - DETROIT AREADo you enjoy developing relationships with local business leaders to garner support and commitment in hiring refugees? Do you enjoy connecting refugees with employment opportunities to help them on their pathway to self-sufficiency? As a Samaritas Job Developer you will work with refugees seeking guidance and support from you to attain meaningful employment. We are seeking someone who is bilingual in Spanish, Ukrainian, and French, who has at least two years' experience as a Case Manager or Job Developer and at least 2 years of experience working with refugees and immigrant populations. Let's discuss this rewarding opportunity, working in our Detroit offices!Welcome to Samaritas Nation!Samaritasis a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the servicesour faith-based company provides.APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! This position has a pay rate of $44,888.00/annually Conducts job development and provides case management with job leads concerning employment opportunities for refugees/asylees. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain current knowledge of applicable contract requirements and guidelines, employment trends and local labor market information to promote job developmentInitiate and maintain personal contacts and relationships with local businesses to identify job placementTrack contacts with employers utilizing relevant forms and documents provided by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Conduct outreach presentations with local employers to garner support and commitment in hiring refugeesCollaborate with employers to develop onsite training opportunities and communicate those opportunities to case management staffEnsure current employment leads are available to case management staff through ongoing communication and bi-weekly team meetingsAdvocate salary increases, job promotions and/or reassignments with current employers for refugeesPartner with businesses and agencies to remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to refugee integration in the workplace and refugee independenceProvide on-going education to employers regarding refugee characteristics and assist with strategizing appropriated steps to improve refugee's job performance. Monitor refugee's employment progress, including a 90 day retention follow-up with employersMaintain relevant reports and statistics related to refugee activities and services providedCollaborate with various stakeholder representatives, attend meetings of local organizations, committees and churches to promoted employment and training opportunitiesJob Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/CertificationBachelor's degree preferredExperienceTwo years' experience as a Job Developer or Case ManagerKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesExcellent presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to relate creatively to representatives of various companies, community organizations and governmental agenciesKnowledge of employment recruiting, interviewing, placement techniques and procedures, methods and techniques of job development and refugee job placementAbility to work effectively in a cross-cultural context. Ability and willingness to compassionately, professionally and effectively work with refugees. Understanding or willingness to quickly learn the characteristics, behaviors and needs of the refugee populationsAbility to speak, read and write fluent English; Arabic preferredAbility and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goalsAbility to identify needs, interests, aptitudes, skills and problems, and refer refugees to appropriate support services, agencies and programsBasic knowledge of and ability to learn local employer community within specific geographic areaKnowledge of or ability to learn to utilize various computer programs including Excel spreadsheet and graphic programs Additional Work RequirementsAutomobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting refugees. Valid proof of automobile insurance#bi-lingual #casemanager #employment #french #spanish #ukrainian

Created: 2026-01-26