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Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Job announcement

130

Post Date :

August 02 2025

Deadline :

August 31 2025

Reference Number :

job-us

Vacancies :

1 vacancies

Minimun Experience :

2 Year(s)

Minimun Education :

Bachelors

Age :

18 - 55

Gender :

Not specified

Job shift :

Full-time

Job type :

Hybrid

Job level :

Intermediate

Salary :

As per organization salary scale

Location :

United States of America

Sectors :

Economic

Social Work

Social Science

About Job announcement

Job announcement channel

Description

Job Summary

Job Overview: The Employment Specialist assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services.

Responsibilities:

Include, but are not limited to:

  • Identify and secure job opportunities for clients by networking with employers, attending job fairs, and utilizing job search platforms.

  • Conduct comprehensive intakes, assessments, orientations, and job readiness classes.

  • Provide job counseling and case management for employable adults.

  • Deliver group and individual job readiness courses, including cultural orientation, interview practice, resume building, and job skills development.

  • Create tailored employment plans for clients.

  • Maintain accurate digital and physical records of attendance, assessments, and services.

  • Build and nurture long-term relationships with local employers.

  • Identify suitable job opportunities and guide clients through the hiring process.

  • Monitor client job performance, wages, and satisfaction.

  • Assist with post-placement issues and ongoing employment needs.

  • Ensure compliance with reporting requirements, including database management and case notes.

  • Develop and coordinate career development training programs.

  • Supervise and support program interns and volunteers.

Position Reports to: Economic Empowerment Coordinator

Position directly supervises: Volunteers and Interns

Indirect Supervision: N/A

Internal: Collaborate closely with other departments where there is overlap in client caseload, including communication with other department managers. Coordinate with Finance,

Community Relations and Development teams as needed.

External: Community-based organizations, employers, and workforce agencies.

Job Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in human services, workforce development, or economic development preferred.

  • Supervisory or mentoring experience desired.

  • Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and mentoring clients through securing employment. Familiarity with the Silver Spring job market is a plus.

  • Ability to work as part of a team and supervise volunteers and interns.

  • Proven success in achieving goals and working effectively in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment.

  • Demonstrated success in multi-cultural communication.

  • Proven ability to contribute independently and as a team member.

  • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, take initiative, and manage time effectively.

  • Proficient in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in Amharic, Dari, French, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Spanish, or Swahili is desired.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online databases.

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

Working Environment

  • The role combines office tasks, remote work, and on-site visits within the service area.

  • May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: 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.

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

How to apply

Please apply on our website:

https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req59117/Employment-Specialist

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