Employment Specialist
Local Work Rights Required
This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the job location.
This opportunity may still be relevant if you already have work authorization, are a permanent resident, citizen, student or dependant with work rights, or are seeking jobs within Africa.
Role Summary
Join the International Rescue Committee as an Employment Specialist to help newly arrived refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency through employment services.
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 50 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
- *Job Overview: The Employment Specialist assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services. Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult. Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities.
- Develop and cultivate long term relationships with area employers and staffing agencies to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
- Assist clients and employers as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs.
- Monitor client job performance, wage levels, and related metrics.
- Provide financial literacy support to clients, including education on budgeting, banking, credit, and connecting them to financial resources such as CEO loans to promote long-term financial stability.
- Integrate financial coaching into employment services by assisting clients with income management, debt reduction strategies, and the development of personalized financial goals.
- Detail each client interaction in accordance with program requirements. Input client information in database(s) and assist with tracking and reporting as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Build and maintain relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients.
- Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area.
- May train and lead the activities of support staff, volunteers, and interns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- *Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.
Working Conditions
- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
- May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
- *Compensation: (*Pay Range: $18.70 - $20.50*) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
- This position is expected to end on 12 February 2027.*
- The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.*
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have a legal right to work in the USA, as sponsorship is not available.
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