Economic Empowerment Specialist

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a dedicated individual to support refugee clients in securing their first jobs in the United States and guiding them towards successful integration into the American workplace.

This role is part of the Economic Empowerment AmeriCorps program, which aims to provide cross-cultural training techniques, skills development, and hiring procedures to area businesses.

The successful candidate will provide direct and administrative services to clients, including resume preparation, online and paper job applications, job interview coaching and practice, client transport to interviews, and research of job opportunities.

Key qualifications include knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques, as well as strong verbal and written skills in English.

The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment, and this role is an excellent opportunity for a solutions-driven and passionate change-maker to make a positive impact in the lives of millions of people worldwide.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct and administrative services to clients in the following areas:
  • Resume preparation
  • Online and paper job applications
  • Job interview coaching and practice
  • Client transport to interviews and other post-placement assistance
  • Research job opportunities
  • Client file management
  • Skill-specific projects as assigned by Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of employer expectations, job retention, and job search techniques
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information
  • Strong verbal and written skills in English
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
  • Driver's license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, a clean driving record, and willingness to drive clients in personal vehicle
  • Technology requirements:
  • Interns will be required to use their own technology tools to work on virtual opportunities. IRC is not responsible for any personal device expenses such as personal smartphones, tablets, hotspots, data charges, etc.
  • All personal devices must:
  • -Be kept current with all operating system updates and security patches
  • -Use a password or PIN with a minimum of 4 characters to log onto smartphones and tablets and 8 alpha and numeric characters for a Laptop
  • -Have lock screen set to 10 minutes or less with a password required to unlock the device
  • -Configurations must be set to delete all data or lock after 10 unsuccessful attempts to enter a password or PIN. Lockout period must be no less than 30 minutes
  • -Additional policy details will be discussed during orientation and training

CLEARANCES:

  • All offers are contingent on successfully passing background and criminal history checks as required by federal and state law or by IRC policy
  • All AmeriCorps are required to hold an Arizona State Level One fingerprint clearance card

COMMITMENT:

  • 300 hours to be completed over fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters

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.

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.

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