Employment Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Relevant professional experience in workforce development field required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Proficient in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired; including Arabic, Swahili and Spanish.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience with job placement and job readiness training a plus.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
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.