Requisition ID: req41612

Job Title: Youth Employment Specialist

Sector: Youth Services

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 25.51 - 26.30 Hourly

Location: San Jose, CA USA

Job Description

IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The San Jose IRC office serves approximately 700 clients annually providing them a fresh start and opportunities to use their greatest resources—their motivation, their skills and their experiences—to become independent and self-sufficient new Americans.

Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Youth Programs Coordinator, the Employment Specialist will work together with the larger Youth and Economic Empowerment Team through an integrated approach to help refugees and other under-served populations to thrive financially in the U.S. The Employment Specialist will be responsible for managing employer relations and ensuring job placements in the San Jose WIOA youth programs, while working closely with other employment programs in our office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and cultivate long term relationships with area employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Conduct outreach to employers within the community to facilitate job placements or paid work experiences.
• Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assist clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
• Monitor job search activity to ensure that clients make sufficient contact with employers and are complying with Employment Services Program policies.
• Monitor job performance, wage level and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assist clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements.
• Provide intake, assessment and pre-employment/job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services.
• Provide case management and document client participation and progress, adhering to grant requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of career development services data to donors and all relevant parties
• Participate in all-staff/ program meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Youth Programs Coordinator
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: WIOA, Matching Grant Program, CareerLink program, County Program, community partners in financial and economic empowerment programs.

External: Community partners in housing organizations, employers of local businesses, as well as financial and economic empowerment programs.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree, ideally in Social Work or an equivalent field of study. Comparable related work experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated work experience (in addition to the above) in human services field, preferably in a non-profit or social services agency environment. Experience should include a minimum of 2 years providing direct services to underserved communities. Prior experience working with refugee populations preferred.
• Experience in a non-profit or social services setting is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize and track large amounts of information efficiently and accurately.
• Familiarity with or association with employers and vocational training programs in San Jose highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and maintain responsibility for multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in a language other than English an asset.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Working Environment:

• Standard office work environment coupled with regular travel in and around the service delivery area.
• Reoccurring need to provide services outside of traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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