Refugee Employment Specialist (Hybrid - Remote/Field)

theirc; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Employment Specialist to help refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency through employment preparation, job placement, and career advancement services. You'll conduct intake, develop employment plans, build relationships with area employers, and support clients through placement, wage tracking, and ongoing needs.

A Bachelor's degree and two years' workforce development experience are preferred, with multi-cultural

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in workforce development; refugee/immigrant experience preferred.
• Experience with job placement and job readiness training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
• Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult.
• Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities.
• Develop and cultivate long term relationships with area employers and staffing agencies to identify appropriate employment opportunities.
• Assist clients and employers as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Monitor client job performance, wage levels, and related metrics.
• Detail each client interaction in accordance with program requirements and input client information in database(s).
• Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations; build and maintain relationships with area service providers.

Skills

Relationship building

Multi-cultural communication

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Employment Specialist to help refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency through employment preparation, job placement, and career advancement services. You'll conduct intake, develop employment plans, build relationships with area employers, and support clients through placement, wage tracking, and ongoing needs.

A Bachelor's degree and two years' workforce development experience are preferred, with multi-cultural