Career Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Overview: The IRC’s Economic Empowerment team helps newly arrived refugees and other immigrants reach self-sufficiency by supporting clients in their short and long-term career goals by offering high-quality, culturally and linguistically accessible, integrated economic empowerment services. The Career Development Specialist will provide comprehensive career development services to clients seeking to move into a new career path or return to an existing profession including those seeking access to workforce education or credential recertification.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Conduct pre-enrollment assessments with clients, create career development plans detailing a client’s long-term career goals and a step-by-step plan for its achievement, and provide ongoing case management

· Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements; document services provided and client outcomes in relevant case management databases; monitor and track client job performance and wage levels.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files documenting client goals, activities, and services

· Provide one-on-one assistance to help clients prepare their resumes, look for appropriate job opportunities, and practice interview skills

· Develop and cultivate relationships with employers who offer suitable job opportunities for clients

· Assist clients and employers as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs.

· Conduct outreach for clients eligible to enroll into career development programing

· Provide individual coaching or group instruction in topics such as resume writing, interview preparation, job search techniques, or other skills related to career advancement.

· Identify and engage local agencies for participant referrals and conduct regular outreach to education providers to identify and secure workforce training for participants

· Conduct financial assessments for clients and assist in securing financial aid and funding for education programs

· Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.

· Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive strength-based services to IRC clients through coordination of cases and effective communication between team members and departments.

· Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study; or equivalent work experience.

· Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in human services field preferred.

· Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

· Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.

· Self- starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.

· Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in a language spoken by the local refugee population is desired.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance.

Working Environment:

· A combination of standard office environment and ‘field’ time in and around the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

· May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

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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

Please apply at http://www.rescue.org/careers

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