Career Specialist

International Rescue Committee • San Jose, CA

15h • $26 - $27

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Career Development Specialist, the Career Specialist will work together with the larger Youth and Economic Empowerment Team through an integrated approach to help refugees and other under-served populations to thrive financially in the U.S. The Career Specialist will be responsible for managing employer relations and ensuring job placements in the Economic Empowerment programs, like CareerLink and BRIDGE youth programs, as well as other workforce development programming.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree, ideally in Social Work or an equivalent field of study. Comparable related work experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated work experience (in addition to the above) in human services field, preferably in a non-profit or social services agency environment. Experience should include a minimum of 2 years providing direct services to underserved communities.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize and track large amounts of information efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred.
• Experience in a non-profit or social services setting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with or association with employers and vocational training programs in San Jose highly desirable.
• Proficiency in a language other than English an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate long-term relationships with area employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Conduct outreach to employers within the community to facilitate job placements, paid work experience, or on-the-job training.
• Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assist clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
• Monitor job search activity to ensure that clients make sufficient contact with employers and are complying with Employment Services Program policies.
• Monitor job performance, wage level and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assist clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to provide one-on-one career advising and coaching; this includes service planning, goal setting, resource mapping, job search activities, referrals to career training and connections with employers.
• Develop and maintain resource guides and materials on industry sector employment and training opportunities.
• Complete assessments to gauge client strengths, weaknesses, and proficiencies.
• Work with skilled volunteers, community members, and employer contacts to facilitate career development workshops on topics such as job search strategies, email correspondence, and interviewing.
• Facilitate trainings on U.S. business culture and workplace communication.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
• Provide intake, assessment and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
• Provide case management and document client participation and progress, adhering to grant requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of career development services data to donors and all relevant parties
• Participate in all-staff/ program meetings.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 $163 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees