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International Rescue Committee Phoenix ยท 5 months ago

Employment and Career Development Coordinator

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises. They are seeking an Employment and Career Development Coordinator to lead and enhance various employment programs, ensuring quality control and compliance while supervising a team of staff and volunteers.

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Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, and supervise all staff, interns, and volunteers providing career support services to clients enrolled in career programs
Lead and develop direct service staff through facilitation of team meetings and individual supervision including coaching and goal setting. Oversee staff workload, help prioritize tasks, and troubleshoot challenges
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency
Actively participate and supervise the implementation and management of programs
Track enrolled clients using proprietary database systems to ensure services are provided in a timely manner and properly documented
Maintain close communication with staff regarding challenging cases and carry out timely, professional interventions to ensure appropriate service delivery
Seek opportunities to advance gender equality
Cultivate long-term relationships with local employers and develop strategic partnerships with community organizations
Train and supervise support staff
Oversee client eligibility and enrollments
Coordinate quality assurance efforts by conducting periodic case file and electronic data reviews
Monitor and encourage the employment team's progress toward programmatic performance requirements. Coordinate cases and effectively communicate between team members and departments
Design, implement, and provide monitoring and evaluation oversight for career and industry-specific programming
Participate in IRC network-wide initiatives to understand and share best practices relating to career pathways programming
Build and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, career service providers, and small business and corporate entities for advanced career opportunities
Ensure that information required for program eligibility for all career programs and reporting purposes is collected and that accurate records are maintained, including case files and client data entry
Produce high-quality program reports for IRC headquarters and funders and ensure programs fulfill funder and agency requirements
Assist in grant writing activities and development of new opportunities
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Employment program managementStaff supervisionClient services managementGrant writingMicrosoft Office proficiencyMulticultural communicationTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

University degree required, preferably in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field of study OR equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience securing employment opportunities for clients, either in refugee resettlement, the workforce development field, or closely related area of social service delivery
Experience supervising, supporting, and training staff
Proven success in promoting an organizational culture that reflects IRC's core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality
Ability to lead through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a variety of skills and perspectives
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member in a multi-cultural environment
Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities and delivering quantifiable results under pressure, with tight deadlines, and in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communications skills in English; proficiency in a language spoken by client populations a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Valid driver's license and access to personal, insured vehicle, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 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 Phoenix

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Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

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Growth Stage
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