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.
The Employment Specialist is responsible to provide direct job placement and retention services to support refugees to attain economic self-sufficiency through employment. The position works in both Turlock and Modesto offices. This position reports to the County Employment Program Coordinator.
Major Responsibilities:
Duties shall include, but are not limited to:
Support clients through the job placement process including job search activities, completing and submitting applications, interview, and new hire processes.
Follow up with client and employer after employment begins at regular intervals during retention period to provide post placement support as needed.
Monitor and track job performance and wage level trough database.
Complete case notes and file maintenance.
Participate in program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engages as a team member.
Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.
Other Responsibilities:
Conduct client orientations, assessments, appraisals, intake for Limited English Proficient Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) participants, and Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) participants.
On-going case management, counseling and transportation assistance as needed, including referrals to outside resources such as social adjustment as needed.
Develop comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
Other tasks as assigned.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: County Employment Program Coordinator
Indirect Reporting: Site Director
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
External: Local Employers
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Bachelorโs degree in a related field
2+ yearsโ experience in related field
Demonstrated experience with the US Job search process
Experience working with refugee or non-native English-speaking population preferred
Familiarity with local job market preferred
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coach people through nuanced process of securing employment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Experience using data and tracking systems strongly preferred
Language Skills:
Fluency in written and spoken English required
Fluency in additional languages reflecting targe population preferred
Working Environment:
Standard office work environment, hybrid schedule.
Regular travel to and between Turlock and Modesto office and local employer locations throughout local radius required.
Occasional work outside of traditional office hours required.
Compensation:( Pay Range: $26.00 - $27.00 ) 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.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way โ our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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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 $143 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.