Employment Specialist

International Rescue Committee Inc

Richmond, United States
$22.00 - $23.30 ph; not specified; not specified
Fully remote
Client interaction and database management
Job readiness and search coaching
Employer and staffing agency relationships
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities by restoring safety, dignity, and hope

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities by restoring safety, dignity, and hope.
  • The Employment Specialist assists newly arrived refugees and immigrants in achieving self-sufficiency through employment preparation, job placement, and career advancement services.
  • IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plan with matching, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities by restoring safety, dignity, and hope.

Salary

$22.00 - $23.30 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Client interaction and database management
  • Job readiness and search coaching
  • Employer and staffing agency relationships
  • Post-placement support and monitoring
  • Travel within service delivery area

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Effective multi-cultural communication
  • Critical reflection and power sharing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 2 years' workforce development experience
  • Experience with refugee/immigrant populations preferred
  • Job placement and readiness training experience a plus
  • Proficient in English (spoken and written)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle

Work Rights

Not specified

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