Employment Specialist

International Rescue Committee•San Jose, CA

4d•$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. Under the supervision of the Employment Program Coordinator, the Employment Specialist will work together with the larger Economic Empowerment Team through an integrated approach to help refugees to thrive financially in the U.S. The Employment Specialist will be responsible for managing employer relations and ensuring job placements in the RSS, Matching Grant, and other San Jose Early Employment programs.

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. Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred.
Experience in a non-profit or social services setting is an advantage.
Attention to detail and ability to organize and track large amounts of information efficiently and accurately.
Familiarity with or association with employers and vocational training programs in San Jose highly desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook.
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.
Proficiency in a refugee language such as Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Spanish, Tigrinya or Arabic is an asset.
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Responsibilities

Develop and cultivate long term relationships with area employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
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.
Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
Provide intake, assessment and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
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
Assist clients at off-site job fairs and/or other employment related activities.
Work collaboratively with other Economic Empowerment staff
Participate in all-staff/ program meetings.
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
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.