Economic Empowerment - AmeriCorps

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 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background: The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future Scope of Service: The Economic Empowerment AmeriCorps will provide services to strengthen client capacity to obtain and retain employment and maintain economic self- sufficiency including job skills training, interview preparation, job placement and retention and employer outreach. This position reports to the Early Employment Coordinator. Responsibilities: • Deliver vocational training workshops to prepare clients entering the U.S. workforce, covering topics including, but not limited to, U.S. work culture and expectations, digital literacy skills, work documentation and new hire paperwork, resume writing, and interview preparation. • Assess the efficacy of vocational training workshops and adjust curriculum and deliverables to address the needs of clients and employers. • Collaborate with the early employment team to assist clients in developing employment plans, conduct practice interviews, help clients enhance their resumes, and lead career counseling sessions that convey the importance of employment in becoming self-sufficient. • Coordinate with early employment, adult education, and financial coaching teams to deliver digital and financial literacy for clients individually or in group sessions. • Conduct sector specific research on industry hiring trends and cultivate relationships with area employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients. • Support clients in accessing pay stubs and through the monitoring of job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction. • Maintain case files and database records to track client participation in and progress through employment services and ensure timely and accurate compliance with reporting requirements. • Ensure necessary steps are taken to obtain relevant data in a timely fashion; follow up with all clients regularly and record all contacts with case notes. • Provide employment support as needed, including employer outreach for job development and one-on-one client meetings. • Assist clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and ongoing employment needs. • Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed. Requirements: • Demonstrated knowledge of the US job search process and the ability to effectively coach clients through the nuanced process of securing employment • Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired • Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation • Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S. • Must be at least 18 years old • Must commit to one full year of service • Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service. • Must complete a National Service Criminal History check Compensation : (Pay Rate: $25,200/yr). 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 requirements. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: 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 $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.