Employment Specialist

Requisition ID: req51487

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Sector: Employment

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 26.00 – 26.80 Hourly

Location: Sacramento, CA USA

Work Arrangement: In-person

Job Description

• Providing comprehensive intake, assessment, orientation, and pre-employment/job readiness classes to clients eligible for employment services. 
• Providing job counseling and case management support to newly arrived refugees.
• Conducting group and one-on-one job readiness courses that 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.
• Identifying client direct assistance needs and ensuring assistance requests are in compliance with funder guidelines. 
• Developing comprehensive employment plans for each employable adult.
• Keeping accurate digital and physical attendance, assessment, and service provision records.
• Developing and cultivating long term relationships with area employers in order to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients.
• Determining specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assisting clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.
• Monitoring client job performance, wage level, and employer/employee satisfaction.
• Assisting clients and employers as necessary with post placement issues and continuing employment needs.
• Ensuring timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements, including database management, case noting, and file maintenance.
• Maintaining strong referral partner relationships including timely and accurate updating of client referrals and potential program enrollment 
• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC Sacramento.
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bilingual in Ukrainian or Russian
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study; or equivalent work experience.
• Supervisory or mentoring experience desired.
• Demonstrated experience with the US job search process and the ability to effectively coach clients through the nuanced process of securing employment.
• Previous experience supporting clients in understanding and adhering to social service program requirements in a tactful, encouraging manner. 
• Ability to accurately document program data requirements in a variety of tracking tools (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, etc.) in a timely manner 
• Familiarity with the Sacramento job market strongly preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to oversee volunteers and interns.
• Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
• 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; bilingual ability in another language is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online databases.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the willingness to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

• A combination of standard office environment and ‘field’ time in and around the service delivery area.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.