Development Specialist – Career Staffing Remote Jobs

Job Type: Career Development Specialist from home
Location: Washington work from home
Company: International Rescue Committee – IRC

The Career Development Program is dedicated to fostering economic self-sufficiency for refugees and immigrants who face obstacles in achieving their career aspirations. This initiative aims to connect participants with training and resources, enabling them to transition from low-wage jobs to sustainable career paths. As a Career Development Specialist, you will work closely with clients to assess their eligibility and readiness for the program, formulate career development plans, organize career-related activities, assist with job applications, and secure successful job placements. Given that program participants often encounter challenges in accessing and completing career development programs, this role includes providing supportive services to address these barriers.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver intensive one-on-one case management services to clients seeking to establish a career pathway. This involves identifying their long-term career objectives, devising a detailed step-by-step plan for achieving them, and offering hands-on support throughout various stages as necessary.
• Contribute to the creation of tailored work readiness training and bridge programs designed for refugee job seekers participating in career development programs.
• Explore career prospects for program participants, which includes reaching out to local employers and networking within targeted industries.
• Research and document opportunities for career advancement, professional certification, recertification, and other vocational education offerings to support effective case management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files that record client goals, activities, and services received.
• Collaborate closely with the IRC Economic Empowerment Team to seamlessly integrate career development activities with complementary services.
• Engage with local and national agencies offering vocational education, recertification, or educational equivalency services to align with project objectives.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with other IRC staff and volunteers as part of the review, evaluation, and program maintenance process.
• Evaluate eligibility and connect program participants to resources and other services within the IRC and the broader community.
• Plan and coordinate classroom activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Career Development Program Coordinator

Other Internal and/or External Contacts:

Internal: Economic Empowerment Team, Resettlement Team, All IRC Seattle Program Teams, Volunteer Coordinator, employment volunteers

External: Skilled Immigrant and Refugees Engagement Network (“SIREN”), Workforce Development Council, YWCA, area colleges, libraries, city and county governments, funders, and employers

Requirements:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional and/or lived experience.
• Preference given to candidates with lived experience as a refugee or immigrant.
• Alternatively, experience working with refugees and/or immigrants or cross-cultural/overseas experience will be considered.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Prior work experience with the IRC’s target population and/or the ability to provide culturally responsive career services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reporting and tracking information using a database.
• Commitment to anti-racism principles and continuous learning.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular travel within the service delivery area (driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle access preferred).

Working Environment:

• Standard professional office environment (flexible remote and in-office).
• Access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel within the service delivery area.