International Rescue Committee · 4 days ago
Economic Empowerment Specialist
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$26/hr - $27/hr
2+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization that addresses global crises and aids those affected by conflict and disaster. The Economic Empowerment Specialist is responsible for guiding and empowering clients towards financial self-sufficiency through employment, providing coaching, training, and support to enhance their employability and connect them with job opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one job coaching to participants to provide clients with the basic skills required to enhance their employability, such as cultural and workplace orientation, mock interviews, creation of resumes, and job skills development sessions
Coordinate and lead job readiness courses on topics listed above
Keep accurate digital and physical attendance, assessment, and service provision records
Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements, including database management, case noting, and file maintenance
Monitor employment services participation for all clients with County-mandated participation requirements; collaborate with economic empowerment specialists to promote compliance
Maintain a database of employer and external training partners including key points of contacts
Monitor client job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction
Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assist clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process
Develop and cultivate long-term relationships with local employers in order to identify appropriate employment and work experience opportunities for clients
Assist clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs
Develop and coordinate training programs to assist with employment opportunities
Supervise and assist program interns and volunteers
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and the ability to effectively coach clients through the nuanced process of securing employment
Proven success working effectively as a team player in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and multi-cultural environment
High digital literacy especially with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams) and common web-based applications (Asana, Box, Dropbox, etc.) required
Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
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
Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the willingness to travel throughout the service delivery area
Preferred
Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in direct services field preferred
Familiarity with the local job market strongly preferred
Bilingual ability in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Tigrinya, or Arabic preferred
Benefits
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
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
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
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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