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Employment Specialist

4 months ago


San Jose, California, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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 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.Major 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.
Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Employment Program CoordinatorIndirect Reporting: Employment Program ManagerOther Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Staff in Economic Empowerment programs. External: Community partners in Economic Empowerment programs.Job 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.
Working Environment:
  • A combination of standard office work environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform outlined responsibilities.
  • May at times need to provide services outside of traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).

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.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month time period.

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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.