Career Development Specialist

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Job Description

IRC Background

The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Job Overview

The Career Development Program promotes economic self-sufficiency for refugees and immigrants with barriers to achieving their career goals. The program connects participants with training and resources to enable them to move out of low-wage jobs and into sustainable career paths. Under the direction of the Career Development Program Coordinator, the Career Development Specialist will work individually with clients to assess their eligibility and readiness for the program, create career development plans, schedule career development activities, prepare job applications, and obtain successful job placements. Since program participants often face barriers to entry into and completion of career development programming, this position will provide supportive services for program participants.

Major Responsibilities

- Provide intensive one-on-one case management services to clients looking to develop a career pathway, discerning their long-term career goals, detailing a step-by-step plan for its achievement, and providing hands-on assistance with various steps as needed - Assist in developing contextualized work readiness training and bridge programming for refugee job seekers in career development programs - Identify career opportunities for program participants, including outreach to local employers and networking with targeted industries - Research and document career advancement, professional certification and recertification, and other vocational education opportunities as needed for effective case management - Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files documenting client goals, activities, and services received - Work closely with IRC Economic Empowerment Team to integrate career development activities within complimentary services - Engage with local and national agencies that offer vocational education, recertification, or educational equivalency services in support of project objectives - Attend regularly scheduled meetings with other IRC staff and volunteers as part of the review, evaluation, and program maintenance process - Assess eligibility and connect program participants to resources and other services within IRC and in the community - Plan and coordinate classroom activities - Other duties as assigned

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Career Development Program Coordinator

Other Internal and/or external contacts

- Internal: Economic Empowerment Team, Resettlement Team, All IRC Seattle Program Teams, Volunteer Coordinator, employment volunteers - External: Skilled Immigrant and Refugees Engagement Network (“SIREN”), Workforce Development Council, YWCA, area colleges, libraries, city and county governments, funders, and employers

Job Requirements

- Relevant degree or equivalent professional and/or lived experience - Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is preferred - In lieu of lived experience, experience working with refugees and/or immigrants; cross-cultural or overseas experience accepted - Strong communication skills, both written and oral - Previous work experience with the IRC’s target population, and/or the ability to provide career services that are culturally responsive - Demonstrated skills with reporting and tracking information in a database - Commitment to anti-racism and ongoing learning - Access to reliable transportation to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (driver’s license, insurance, and access to vehicle preferred)

Working Environment

- Standard, professional office environment (flexible remote and in-office) - Access to a reliable vehicle to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org