Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
The purpose of the Employer Engagement Navigator is to support newcomers enrolled in the Employer Engagement Program in developing and implementing individualized career plans to secure professional or skilled employment based on their interests, skills, & experience, as well as the demand for certain career fields in the Lancaster area. The goal of the program is long-term self-sufficiency through career pathways and workforce development opportunities in partnership with local employers. This is a very hands-on employment opportunity and will require the use of reliable transportation. The position reports to the Job Readiness Supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Common Duties:
Education: Bachelor's degree or two years of college with two years’ work experience in refugee resettlement.
Experience: Previous work experience and interest in refugee resettlement or other direct social services. Ability to provide culturally sensitive counseling and case management is required.
Other Skills:
Fluency in English is required, with superior written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Haitian Creole, Spanish Russian and Ukrainian are highly preferred. The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, and Word) and Internet applications. Own car and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history is highly preferred.
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