Refugee Career Coach

edsi· Educational Data Systems, Inc.
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Full timeHybridEducational Data Systems, Inc.

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Job Description:

Salary: $50,000/year

Our efforts in Michigan have been consistently recognized!

Recent Awards:

Michigan Top Workplaces - 2015-2025

Crain's Detroit Business Private 200 - 2025 (and Crain's Cool Places to Work!)

Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation - 2012-2025 (and Metro Detroit!)

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position: The Refugee Career Coach will provide support and assistance to immigrant, refugee and asylee PATH program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.

Essential Functions:
• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management, coaching and follow-up to a specialized population focus
• Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
• Adhere to program policies and procedures
• Use a coaching approach to create collaborative, transparent relationships with participants and work with them to advance their own defined goals
• Act as a liaison between the program and community resource and social service agencies and provide referrals when needed
• Conduct regular contacts/meetings with participants and document all participant contacts
• Create activity plans that adhere to program policies and satisfy participation requirements
• Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed (participation, placement, etc.)
• Assist participants in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment
• Ensure that participant documentation is complete, accurate, and valid
• Coach participants in work readiness skills and career exploration strategies
• Ensure that participants follow through with planned activities, create solutions to participant attendance problems, and conduct participant noncompliance processes
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with partner agencies
• Perform required data entries timely and accurately
• Monitor participant’s activities to meet the state’s Work Participation Rate (WPR) requirements
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
• Demonstrated telephone, computer, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience in human services or a related field preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• A working knowledge of MS Office
• Bilingual English/Arabic preferred
 

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Where is the Refugee Career Coach position at edsi located?
This Refugee Career Coach role at edsi is based in Macomb MI Roseville. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Refugee Career Coach role at edsi full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Refugee Career Coach role in the Educational Data Systems, Inc. department at edsi.
Which team or department does the Refugee Career Coach at edsi belong to?
This Refugee Career Coach position is part of the Educational Data Systems, Inc. department at edsi. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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