Employment and Self-Sufficiency Aide - Asian Counseling and Referral Service
This is an AmeriCorps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. To serve in AmeriCorps you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Please do not inquire if you do not meet these requirements.
The Employment and Self-Sufficiency Aide will lead/support activities that directly support the mission of ACRS' programs. Duties include:
- Lead job readiness training and Job Search Prep classes.
- Support clients individually with resume development, career exploration, interviewing, etc.
- Assist clients with job or unemployment applications.
- Collect data and report outcomes of program.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to make sure clients access all programs.
Monthly stipend: $2,995
Additional Benefits:
- Medical Insurance.
- Enhanced member benefits including access to mental health counseling, career services, and financial counseling.
- Education award of up to $7,395 upon completion of service.
- Childcare and food assistance if eligible.
About Us
Asian Counseling and Referral Service is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization. We offer a broad array of human services. Employment services are critical for our community. Over 200,000 adults in King County do not speak English well or at all. Nearly a quarter of all low-wage earners are immigrants or refugees. AAPIs represent a diverse range of languages, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. Their needs vary and require a multi-lingual, multi-cultural approach. Some job seekers arrive in the U.S. with nontraditional work history, such as farming or fishing. Others may have foreign professional credentials which do not easily transfer here. Some clients are entering the workforce for the first time or may have lived in refugee camps. Our programs promote economic self-sufficiency through skills training, placement, and retention services. The goal is to help people find long-term employment that pay living wages and offer advancement opportunities. The member will support our clients in group and individual settings, collaborate with staff, and track the impact of our program. Proficiency in English and Vietnamese or Chinese is valued. We expect to interview in April. Visit us online at: www.acrs.org or email host site at: nate@acrs.org for more information.