Employment Specialist

Scope of Work:

The employment specialist is responsible for managing the provision of services to assist newly arrived refugee clients and other humanitarian immigrants attain self-sufficiency through employment. Specifically, the employment specialist ensures services that include employment preparation, placement, career enhancement services and follow-up services.

Reports to:

Employment Services Coordinator or Career Development Coordinator

Terms:this is a full-time, limited term (seven month) position, with the possibility of extension depending on funding. The position is eligible for full benefits.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide intake, assessment, and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
• Develop comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
• Provide group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientations that provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability.
• Develop and cultivate long term relationships with area employers in order to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
• Monitor job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assist clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and the ability to effectively coach clients through the nuanced process of securing employment.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Kinyarwanda or Swahili is desired.
• Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in various global environments and contexts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area required.

Working Environment

• Standard office work environment.
• Hours outside of typical office hours may be required.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.