Position Title : Employment Program Assistant
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Refugee Resettlement
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting: Onsite
Reports To: Employment Program Manager
Pay Rate: $20/hour
Total Compensation :
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees' mental wellness

Position Overview:
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Refugee Resettlement team as the Employment Program Assistant. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your organizational skills and customer service experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Employment Program Assistant plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency assisting refugee clients in accessing employment services through four employment programs and resources within the Refugee Resettlement Department. This position reports directly to the Employment Program Manager and works closely with the Employment Team and the rest of the Refugee Resettlement Department.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and practical support for the Refugee Resettlement- Employment Services team with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. Primary duties include (but are not limited to):

• 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

Skills/Abilities That are a Must-Have:

• High school, some college desired
• 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

Skills/Abilities We'd like you to Have:

• Two years related experience
• Fluency in a second language including Arabic, Farsi, Burmese, or Karen is helpful

Important Notice:
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.Our goal is your success.Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.