International Rescue Committee is Hiring a NDMV AmeriCorps Workforce Development Associate Near Atlanta, GA

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 27,000 refugees from 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.
SCOPE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE WORK : This position is located within the Economic Empowerment Department, whose purpose is to assist job seekers with job readiness and employment placement and develop mutually beneficial relationships between employers and immigrant job seekers. The AmeriCorps Workforce Training Associate is a one-year position primarily focused on employment-related education and coaching, and is responsible for managing the provision of vocational English instruction, job readiness orientations, vocational training services, and employment placement services to improve client capacity to obtain and retain employment. This position will report to the Career Development Supervisor.
PLEASE NOTE : This position is a Notre Dame Mission Volunteer (NDMV) AmeriCorps position.AmeriCorps oversight will be conducted through NDMV of Atlanta, and the IRC will serve as asite placement. For more information about NDMV, please visit www.ndmva.org. The candidatewill need to complete the AmeriCorps application process through the NDMV site liaison inaddition to the IRC's interview and selection process.
RESPONSIBILITIES :

Deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate instruction through workforce development workshops and other group trainings focused on work readiness and employability skills
Develop new and existing curriculum for workforce development workshops and other group trainings
Provide individually tailored workforce instruction and coaching to clients in one-on-one settings, including assisting clients directly in conducting intakes and assessments, developing employment plans, teaching interview skills, resume skills, and key concepts surrounding household budgeting and self-sufficiency
Conduct pre- and post-assessments with regular students
Assist with logistics planning for all group career coaching sessions, including scheduling, transportation, space, childcare, and interpretation issues as they arise
Assist employment staff in outreach and recruiting efforts for eligible refugee clients
Provide administrative support to the employment staff including data entry, file maintenance, and updating internal reports
Collaborate with the IRC Economic Empowerment team and other IRC staff as needed to ensure that clients are receiving the comprehensive services they need to achieve their goals, and ensure that funder-mandated and agency goals are met
Respond to inquiries, phone calls and e-mails in a timely and professional manner
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS :

An interest in international and refugee issues
Effective communication and writing skills
Ability to write lesson plans and adapt existing curriculum
Superior attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting
Prior experience in a non-profit setting is a plus
Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle is preferred
Must be able to comfortably lift boxes of donated clothing and household items up to 50 lbs. unaided
Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other applications as well as experience using and entering data into electronic databases is beneficial

The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.