About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Social work.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Match Grant Program Specialist to deliver employment-focused case management and early self‑sufficiency services to refugees and other eligible program participants. You will help clients prepare for, secure, and retain employment through individualized planning, community and employer connections, and hands-on support.

• Provide ongoing case management for Match Grant clients: assess needs, develop and monitor individualized service plans, identify and address barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Deliver employment preparation and support: job readiness training, resume and application assistance, interview prep, job placement, onboarding support, and job retention activities.
• Maintain regular client contact via office meetings, phone, and home visits as appropriate to monitor progress and provide support.
• Build and sustain relationships with local employers, training providers, and community partners to identify job opportunities and advocate for clients.
• Research vocational and credentialing pathways that align with client skills and goals, and connect clients with training or education resources.
• Assist clients with employment-related requirements (applications, resumes, cover letters, reference letters, background checks, drug screens, documentation).
• Provide transportation assistance for interviews and initial employment when program guidelines permit.
• Keep detailed, timely case notes and client files to ensure compliance with Match Grant and ORR program requirements.
• Provide orientation and ongoing education on workplace expectations, financial self-sufficiency, and available community resources.
• Coordinate with internal programs and external service providers to ensure clients access necessary social, legal, and vocational supports.
• Equip clients to navigate systems independently and advocate for themselves to reach long-term self-sufficiency.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and maintain scheduled office hours.

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Qualifications (Minimum)

• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to meet MVR standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree OR at least one year of relevant office experience.
• Willingness and ability to perform pre-employment checks (background check, drug screening) as required.
• Strong organizational skills and accurate recordkeeping.

Note on faith-based requirement: this role is for a faith-based organization. Candidates should be comfortable affirming or acknowledging the organization’s core beliefs where applicable. The faith-based requirement is treated as a bona fide occupational qualification to the extent allowed under federal law (Title VII).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Experience in refugee, immigrant, or workforce services, or social work settings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible in a changing environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage stressful or crisis situations with composure.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $23 - $25 per hour (hourly, full-time).
• This is a regular full-time role eligible for the client’s benefits package (medical, paid time off, retirement/401(k) options and other benefits may apply) — subject to the confidential client’s policies.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support applicants with disabilities where required.

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Work Arrangement & Location

• Hybrid role based in Austin, TX: typically 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Local candidates able to commute to the Austin office are preferred.

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Legal & Hiring Notes

• This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter; employment will be with the confidential client.
• Pre-employment screening (background check, drug testing) may be required.
• The confidential client adheres to applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws for roles posted in each jurisdiction.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.