Career Readiness Coordinator Americorps

Job Description

Job Title: Career Readiness Coordinator

Department: Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI)

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Overview: 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, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. Established in 1975, the IRC in San Diego has supported over 30,000 refugees from 29 countries to make their new home in San Diego. Today, the IRC in San Diego continues to serve refugees as well as the larger community of new Americans including Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, asylees and asylum seekers, and other immigrants. Increasingly, IRC programs also serve small business owners and others seeking economic empowerment services in San Diego.

What is AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors by engaging adults in public service work, with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. "The program is often seen as the domestic Peace Corps.” Members commit to full-time positions of completing 1700 hours during an 11-month contract.

The AmeriCorps member will be under the supervision of the Housing and Logistics Coordinator, who will serve as a mentor and coach to the Americorps member. Under this staff member’s guidance, the AmeriCorps member will develop professional skills by providing direct service to clients through one-on-one setting, through volunteers, and by shadowing caseworker interactions with clients. The AmeriCorps member will gain exposure to the San Diego housing market, gain experience serving clients, and will be included in professional networks to serve the refugee and newcomer population, setting them up well for their next career opportunity. The IRC in San Diego has extensive experience supervising and supporting AmeriCorps members and remains dedicated to providing a professional service environment where members can build skills and become familiar with the operations of a successful social services organization. Members will be given assignments that will challenge them and utilize their skills and provided with a dedicated workstation and given opportunities to participate in professional development activities. The IRC has high expectations for AmeriCorps members; they are treated as IRC staff members and expected to work, participate, and behave to the same standard as staff. The IRC in San Diego is confident that the AmeriCorps member will have a meaningful experience.

Training: Members will participate in agency training activities to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities for delivering client services. Attend AmeriCorps training sessions and participate with AmeriCorps service projects. Members will experience personal growth including professional skill development and work experiences.

IRC San Diego Placement Overview:

Major Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · The Career Readiness Coordinator will support IRC’s Bridge to Careers program, Bridge to Careers program is part of the wider IRC Center for Financial Opportunity (CFO), to help clients prepare to enter a career. This will specifically entail: Supporting refugees through providing job readiness training and foundational skills training. · Leading the coordination and facilitation of job readiness activities, such as resume preparation, digital literacy, job search, and job application submission. · Provide one-on-one assistance to help clients prepare their resumes during training period, look for appropriate job opportunities, and practice interview skills. · Support clients in identifying, enrolling, and completing vocational training activities such as certification attainment, apprenticeships, paid/unpaid work experience, and recertification or licensure. · Assist clients with career advancement opportunities through individual mentorship on upscaling, promotion negotiation, job search, or interview preparation and other skills related. · 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; maintain accurate and up-to-date case files documenting activities, and services, and assist with grant applications and final reporting. · Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.

Work Experience: · Relevant professional experience in human services field required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: · Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives. · Interest in working in social services, employment, workforce programming, client counseling, or related area. · Ability to work with adult learners from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups and with multiple levels of English language skill is required. · Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships. · Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. · Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. · Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. · Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired. · Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes. · Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle. · Willingness to work some evenings and/or weekends on a regular basis

Working Environment: · Standard office environment, including the current hybrid mode of remote work within San Diego County and required in-office days, and some ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. Office working environment is subject to change based on organization/business need. · May require occasional weekend and/or evening work. · Access to a reliable vehicle to travel throughout the service delivery area with a valid driver's license and current insurance required. · Normal business hours will be listed as 8:30 - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday with 1 hour for lunch. Occasional evening and weekend service will be noted. Members are eligible for all Federal Holidays off (except Dr. Martin King Jr. Day) and five (5) days off during the service term.

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 new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Candidates should send a resume via email to Mahsa Imani at [email protected]. The subject line should read AmeriCorps Application: Career Readiness Coordinator