Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Career Development Specialist, the Career Specialist will work together with the larger Youth and Economic Empowerment Team through an integrated approach to help refugees and other under-served populations to thrive financially in the U.S. The Career Specialist will be responsible for managing employer relations and ensuring job placements in the Economic Empowerment programs, like CareerLink and BRIDGE youth programs, as well as other workforce development programming.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and cultivate long-term relationships with area employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.

• Conduct outreach to employers within the community to facilitate job placements, paid work experience, or on-the-job training.

• 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.

• Work collaboratively with other team members to provide one-on-one career advising and coaching; this includes service planning, goal setting, resource mapping, job search activities, referrals to career training and connections with employers.

• Develop and maintain resource guides and materials on industry sector employment and training opportunities.

• Complete assessments to gauge client strengths, weaknesses, and proficiencies.

• Work with skilled volunteers, community members, and employer contacts to facilitate career development workshops on topics such as job search strategies, email correspondence, and interviewing.

• Facilitate trainings on U.S. business culture and workplace communication.

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.

• Provide intake, assessment and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.

• Provide case management and 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

• Participate in all-staff/ program meetings.

• Other job related duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Career Development Supervisor

Indirect Reporting: Economic Empowerment Program Manager
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: WIOA***,*** Matching Grant Program, CareerLink program, County Program, community partners in financial and economic empowerment programs.

External: Community partners in housing organizations, employers of local businesses, as well as financial and 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 and Excel.

• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.

• Proficiency in a language other than English an asset.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Working Environment***:***

• Standard office work environment coupled with regular travel in and around the service delivery area.

• Reoccurring need to provide services outside of traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).

Union Eligible:
This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

US Benefits: We offer the following benefits to short term employees in the US: 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, sick leave, 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.

How to apply

Please apply on our website:

https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/San-Jose-CA-USA/Career-Specialist_JR00002782