Employment Program Assistant

Position Title: Employment Program Assistant

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Position Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt

Hybrid: 80% in office, 20% remote

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Benefits: Benefits for this position include a 401(k) plan, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and generous holiday benefits.

Responsibilities:
Manage day to day operations and provide administrative and practical support for the Refugee Resettlement- Employment Services team with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.

Assist refugee clients in accessing services within the department

Work closely with employment team to conduct outreach and create new employer partnerships

Represent the department during employer partnership building, stakeholder meetings and external interactions

Assist, coordinate and present workshops for refugee clients

Provide one on one follow ups with program clients

Data entry, including use of specialized database software

Maintain detailed files and complete ongoing quality assurance reviews

Basic accounting tasks, including overseeing monthly cash disbursements

Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Some college, Bachelor degree desirable

Two years related experience

Strong computer skills including ability to learn and use specialty database software, proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook, familiarity with web-based applications including Google Docs, Group and Calendar

Excellent written, telephone and oral communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a high-stress situation

Ability to work with people from, and within the context of, a variety of cultures in a respectful, culturally-sensitive manner

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Completion of all tasks with a high degree of accuracy and in a manner to meet deadline and compliance requirements

Fluency in a second language including Arabic, Farsi, Burmese, or Karen is helpful