Career Coach for Immigrant Pathways

International Institute of New England; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Institute of New England (IINE) in Manchester, NH is hiring a Career Navigator to provide intensive employment support and case management for refugees and immigrants, helping them achieve career goals and identify sustainable pathways.

This temporary, in-person role involves curriculum development, coaching, and job placement with local employers. Pay rate is $25.32/hour; some travel, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Best Plus and TABE language assessment certification and testing is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct informal interviews to assess candidates’ aptitude for the Biofabrication industry.
• Recruit program participants through internal and external channels, such as career centers, community organizations, and training vendor fairs.
• Determine applicants’ eligibility for training programs by verifying work authorization, calculating annual income, and administering English proficiency tests.
• Recruit and enroll participants in the Career Services Program, and develop individualized Career Development Plans based on each client’s existing knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one check-ins, in person or remotely, with each participant for at least one hour to review progress and address barriers to their Career Development Plan.
• Coordinate referrals as needed, such as to the HiSET program (MyTURN), Manchester Community College for certificates or training, and the BioFab Apprenticeship program.
• Facilitate internal and external referrals to address barriers to program completion, such as public benefits, immigration legal services, family case management, employment services for family members, and childcare.

Skills

Best Plus

TABE

Organizational skills

Communication

Multilingual

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Human Services

Job description

The International Institute of New England (IINE) in Manchester, NH is hiring a Career Navigator to provide intensive employment support and case management for refugees and immigrants, helping them achieve career goals and identify sustainable pathways.

This temporary, in-person role involves curriculum development, coaching, and job placement with local employers. Pay rate is $25.32/hour; some travel, evenings, and weekends may be required.