Matching Grant Program Coordinator

The Matching Grant (MG) Program Coordinator is responsible for effectively administering services to assist refugees, asylees, and SIVs with significant barriers and vulnerabilities to attain self-sufficiency through employment. Under the supervision of the Economic Empowerment Unit Manager, the MG Program Coordinator provides employment related services to assist refugee clients to attain self-sufficiency through employment. The MG Program Coordinator provides services that include employment search, client and employer preparation, placement, career enhancement, job training, and assessment and follow-up. The MG Program Coordinator is also charged with maintaining accurate and timely data collection for employment services, case file management, and reporting on MG donor contracts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Client Services

- Provides intake, assessment and orientation to clients eligible for MG services. - Develops comprehensive, detailed, and specific self-sufficiency plans for each employable adult. - Identifies client barriers to employment and provides referrals to appropriate in-house or community providers. - Conducts periodic reviews of employment and self-sufficiency plans to ensure client is on track in reaching their self-sufficiency within the program timeframe. - Request, manage, and distribute direct assistance to clients. - Liaise with IRC teams to ensure coordination of care and multi-disciplinary approaches are used to address client barriers. - Provides ongoing coaching to clients to ensure ownership of employment goals. - Uses personal vehicle as a mode of transport for both self and clients to various job responsibilities in and around the service delivery area.

Community Relations

- Develops and cultivates long-term relationships with area employers and social service providers in order to ensure client access to needed services.

Compliance Documentation

- Monitors and tracks client progress in addressing barriers and reaching employment goals. - Gathers required documentation and data for client case file and completes case closeout procedures. - Coordinate with finance department to ensure direct assistance is correctly distributed and recorded. - Inputs and tracks client progress through client/employment tracking systems. - Ensures timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements, including database management, case noting, and file maintenance.

Team/Office Participation

- Works as part of a cross-department team to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed, strength-based services to IRC clients through coordination of cases and effective communication between team members and departments. - Coordinates with colleagues across departments on addressing client needs and barriers to self-sufficiency. - Participates in all program meetings, and staff development and wellness activities. - Complies with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.

Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree in social work, social sciences, or related field is required; advanced degree preferred. - At least two years of related professional experience required, with workforce development experience strongly preferred. - Knowledge of service provider community and local resources. - 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). - Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds strongly preferred. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make presentations required. - Experience using data and fiscal tracking systems strongly preferred. - Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance. - Must be eligible to receive a Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Working Environment:

A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the outlined responsibilities.

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 requirement.

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.

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 $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), 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.

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