Employment Specialist (Human Services)

Location: San Jose, California, United States; hybrid work combining office, remote, and field time throughout the service delivery area.

Compensation: $26.00–$27.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is an international humanitarian organization supporting people affected by conflict and disaster through health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and community empowerment programs.

What you will do

• Build long-term relationships with local employers and identify suitable employment opportunities for refugee clients.
• Assess clients, provide job-readiness orientation, and guide them through hiring processes.
• Monitor job-search activity, job performance, wages, and employer and employee satisfaction.
• Support clients and employers with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Document client participation and progress while meeting grant, donor, and program reporting requirements.
• Represent employment services at job fairs and collaborate with Economic Empowerment staff and community partners.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in social work or a related field, or comparable relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years of direct-service experience with underserved communities in a human services, nonprofit, or social services setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
• Availability to provide services outside traditional working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice to have

• Experience working with refugee populations.
• Familiarity with San Jose employers and vocational training programs.
• Proficiency in Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Arabic.

Culture & Benefits

• Position represented by the OPEIU union and subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Assignment has an end date of September 30, 2027.
• Paid sick leave, U.S. holidays, and 20–25 paid time-off days depending on role and tenure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Disability and life insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.