DescriptionThis role exists to support the vision of the Welfare and SelfReliance Services: We strive to follow Jesus Christ by embracing the two great commandments to love God and love our neighbor as we: a) minister to temporal needs b) build spiritual and temporal selfreliance and c) bless both givers and receivers.
RESs assist regional employment managers in providing employment support services to all Church members and job seekers in the region.
RESs set objectives and deliver results to meet operational goals that have a direct impact at a regional level while providing tactical input into programs and services in support of the organizations business priorities. This role has training responsibilities that requires deep knowledge within its professional discipline.
ResponsibilitiesRegional manager support (70%)
- Work directly with and alongside the Regional Employment Manager to ensure that all employment services within the designated region are being provided effectively including overseeing the operation of all Church employment centers all online services and individualized support and coaching to job seekers
- Assist the regional employment manager in the recruitment training and supervision of virtual missionaries and volunteers throughout the region as well as missionaries and volunteers at all employment centers
- Ensure each participant through training and coachinghas the necessary tools to be successful in their job search
- Assist with trainings for local leaders to raise awareness of employment resources
- Help educate development counselors and DI staff on employment support policies and procedures
Caseload and resource management (20%)
- Ensure that all cases receive needed personalized coaching and support to achieve job search objectives
- Provide oneonone coaching and support for DI/DCS associates in collaboration with local development counselors. Provide employment support expertise and services for individuals virtually and onsite.
- Train coach and help supervise volunteer work to support individuals and families who may have barriers to obtaining employment in achieving longterm selfreliance including assisting with AJS programs weekly workshops etc.
- Ensure daily AJS programs and weekly job search skill workshops are available to all job seekers in assigned regionAJS programs include daily accountability specific training and setting and followup on daily job search goals
- Ensure accurate time sheets are collected and progress notes recorded in current case management system
Relationship management (10%)
- Participate in coordination meetings with key stakeholders regularlye.g. development counselors agent stake presidents welfare and selfreliance managers etc.
- Participate at least monthly in Employment Support strategy meetings with senior leadership.
- 25 percent travel
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelors degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven professional experience and outstanding skills in coaching training assessment and leadership
- Must show initiative creativity spiritual maturity resourcefulness discernment and follow through
- Strong group presentation business software applications and other computer skills specifically videoconferencinge.g. Zoom MS Teams WebEx etc.
Preferred
- Prior experience in working with individuals who have barriers to employment
- Masters degree
- Additional language skills