Summary of Work

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you possess the skills to identify and help to overcome barriers of job placement and career development? We're seeking a dedicated individual to oversee our New American Employment Program.

The New American Employment Program (NAEP) is a state program working closely with the North Dakota Office of Refugee Services and refugees to determine needs, provide education, guidance, and consultation, to assist them in obtaining employment as they become established in our communities.

Overseeing the NAEP, you will provide comprehensive support and tailored case management to clients. Through one-on-one consultations, you will assess clients' goals, strengths, skills, and interests. You will develop personalized action plans and, depending on the program, direct to eligible training, certification, educational opportunities, services, and other resources; offering advice, as well as guidance on resume writing and interview preparation, ultimately helping clients achieve success in the job market.

Cultivate relationships throughout the community participating in job fairs, conducting presentations, and collaborating with boards, chambers, economic development associations, employers, refugee organizations, and other workforce programming services. This position represents the organization on committees and task forces and prepares and delivers public addresses at events as needed.

Travel may be required during regular business hours throughout the week for training and to perform outreach activities to customers/clients.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have the following experience/education combination:

• a bachelor's degree in education, business management or related studies, or a human services-related field plus at least two (2) years of related work experience
• OR at least six (6) years of related work experience and a high school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience typically includes assessing an individual's talent, hard and soft skill inventory, and/or employment barriers, in order to prepare job seekers and students for the workplace, create career pathways, enhance training opportunities, identify transferrable skills for displaced or disabled workers, and/or case management.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have diverse training and/or teaching background, outstanding customer service skills, communication and listening skills, assessment skills, attention to detail, experience in group facilitation/presentation, and ability to work through various challenges and obstacles, as well as the ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all clients can feel valued and understood, regardless of their background, skillset, experiences, and perspectives.

About Team ND

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380 Application Procedures

All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

• JSND does not provide sponsorships.
• Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.
• In addition to the online application, applicants MUST upload the following documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources Division)
  • Copy of their college transcript (if using to substitute for experience requirement) and
  • At least three business references with contact information
• Applications will be scored based on a 100-point job related personnel system.
  • Application materials should include information which clearly articulates how you (the applicant) meet the position's minimum qualifications and can perform the summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.
• Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 by uploading the following:
  • Veteran must upload a Form DD-214
  • Disabled Veteran must upload a Form DD-214 and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old
  • Spouse of Disabled Veteran must upload a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old or:
  • Spouse of a Deceased Veteran must upload a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a copy of the veteran's death certificate.
• For assistance, contact to following individuals in advance of the position closing date:
  • Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at 701-328-2840 or raeannschmitcke@nd.gov for:
    • accommodation or assistance with the application or selection process; or
    • a complete Job Description Questionnaire.
  • Dustin Hillebrand at 701-795-3703 for:
    questions regarding this position's duties or requirements.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.