Job description
Bilingual Education Institute has an opening for FSSP Specialist (Family Self-Sufficiency Specialist):
- Full-time: Spanish/ English speaker
Job Summary: The FSSP Specialist assists enrolled clients and eligible family members in achieving self-sufficiency through the development and implementation of Family Self Sufficiency Plans (FSSPs). Responsibilities include working closely with clients to identify their needs, develop comprehensive service plans, make referrals to appropriate service providers, and follow up over a 12-month period to support clients in attaining their goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or foreign equivalent
- Experience in refugee services or a closely related field
- Strong data management skills
- Bilingual
Additional Skills Required:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- An awareness of and familiarity with a variety of cultures
- Passionate in helping refugees thrive
- Motivated
- Intuitive
- Creative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Demonstrate success in working with a variety of people
- Knowledge and experience with MS Office 365
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information, work in a diverse setting, and show enthusiasm and commitment to working with the refugee community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced computer capabilities
- Experience within education or social work
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to alfiya@bei.edu
Bilingual Education Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77057 (Required)
Work Location: In person