Women's Economic Empowerment Specialist

Major Responsibilities:

- Work collaboratively with other Career Development team member to provide intensive career development services to at least 30 participating clients per year, provide one-on-one career advising and coaching; this includes service planning, goal setting, resource mapping, job search activities, referrals to career training and other social and community service agencies and organizations. - Develop and maintain resource guides and materials on CareerLink industry sectors and wraparound support provided by local CBOs and government agencies. - Complete assessments to gauge client strengths, weaknesses, and proficiencies. - Work with skilled volunteers, community members, and employer contacts to facilitate career development workshops on topics such as job search strategies, email correspondence, and interviewing. - Facilitate trainings on U.S. business culture and workplace communication. - Document client participation and progress, adhering to grant requirements. - Ensure accurate and timely reporting of career development services data to donors and all relevant parties - Participate in all-staff/ program meetings and professional development trainings. - Other related duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Career Development Coordinator Indirect Reporting: Site Director Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Staff in Financial and Economic Empowerment programs.

External: Community partners for Financial and Economic Empowerment programs.

Job Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree; ideally in Psychology, Social Work or a related field of study; comparable related human or social services work experience may be substituted. - Demonstrated relevant work experience (in addition to the above) in human services field; preferably in a non-profit or social services agency environment; Experience should include providing direct service to underserved communities. Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred. - Experience in a non-profit or social services setting is an advantage. - Attention to detail and ability to organize and track large amounts of information efficiently and accurately - Familiarity with employment and career training programs in San Jose highly desirable. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong computer skills, particularly Word and Excel. - Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks. - Proficiency in a refugee language such as Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian, Tigrinya or Arabic is an asset. - Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Working Environment:

- Hybrid office work environment, with 3 days per week required in person. - Regular travel in and around the service delivery area. - Reoccurring need to provide services outside of traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).

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.

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 $120 per month, dental starting at $7 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.

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