Overview
The Career Development Specialist will work individually with clients to assess their eligibility and readiness for the program, create career development plans, schedule career development activities, prepare job applications, and obtain successful job placements. This position will provide supportive services for program participants.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-enrollment assessments with potential participants
- Build career development plans with strategic direction
- Provide ongoing case management
- Provide one-on-one assistance to help clients prepare their resumes, search for appropriate job opportunities, and practice interview skills
- Provide individual mentorship on resume writing, interview preparation, job search techniques, and other skills related to career advancement
- Ensure the delivery of group coaching and instruction of advanced work readiness and other employability skills
- Support clients in identifying, enrolling, and completing vocational training activities
- Assist participants with networking and provide job application review
- Accompany clients to job preparation activities, interviews, and job site tours
- Collaborate to provide comprehensive strength-based services to IRC clients
- Advocate for clients’ rights in the labor market
- Assist with the creation of program informational packets as well as marketing materials and presentations
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements
- Conduct outreach to clients eligible to enroll in career development programming
- Develop and cultivate relationships with employers
- Assist clients and employers with post-placement issues and continuing career development needs
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
- At least one year experience preferred in social services, employment, workforce programming, client counseling, or related area
- Work or volunteer experience with refugee and immigrant populations and understanding of local refugee and immigrant communities desired
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree or relevant work experience
