Career Coach Assistant for immigrants & refugees in Lynn

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4-8 hours per week - weekday schedule. Flexible schedule - within a 9-5, Mon-Thurs schedule.

Program Information:

English for Advancement is a new program that provides vocational English classes and job search services to non-native English speakers at sites in Lynn, Lowell, Lawrence, East Boston and Dorchester. Employment services provided in this program include job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, cultural orientation, pre-employment vocational English language classes, job placement and follow-up, and post-employment support. Career Coaches from JVS's Refugee Services department will work closely with participants to assist them in beginning employment and advancing their careers.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist participants with finding gainful employment, work closely with Career Coach and instructors to support job preparation and administrative tasks toward this goal including:

• Provide participants with job-related English language training, mock interviews, job application completion, resume development, and job search techniques. Most of the client work will be one-to-one.
• Travel to locations by public transit, depending on your comfort level, to accompany participants on job interviews and related appointments.
• Teach participants how to use public transportation, how to get to work, and locate other necessary resources.
• Conduct job searches tailored to participants’ needs.
• Assist career coaches to expand JVS’ network of employers by doing research on companies.
• Provide administrative support including copying, faxing, data entry and filing for the department.
• Other duties and short-term projects developed to meet department needs and volunteer interests/skills. May include fliers and promotional materials, writing, role-plays for mock interviews, etc.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Related experience is welcome, but training will be provided.
• Interest in working with people of various linguistic, cultural, religious, ethnic and national backgrounds.
• Commitment to learning techniques for providing effective services to support job outcomes to immigrants.
• English proficiency is required; must be able to take written instruction and read online applications
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility-responsibilities will vary on a day-to-day basis.
• Empathy for the challenges faced by participants of learning a new culture and a new language.