Engagement Specialist

Employer Engagement Specialist page is loaded## Employer Engagement Specialist remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Denver, CO USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JRThe 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 40 countries and 29 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.

The employer engagement specialist is responsible for program implementation and service delivery for the employer engagement program, which aims to assist refugee clients in retaining jobs and moving beyond entry-level positions in their chosen fields. Specifically, the employer engagement specialist works within a team to secure partnerships with employers to provide workplace-based training, including delivering cultural and workforce orientations to employers, delivering refugee employee- focused services such as intakes, assessments, individual goal setting, soft-skills and Vocational English as Second Language (VESL) training, and coordinating referrals for additional services to support refugees’ career advancement.

** Major Responsibilities:
**** Outreach and Employer Partnership Cultivation*
* • Work with the economic empowerment team and manager to identify employer partners, deliver tailored cultural and workforce adjustment orientations, secure MoUs, assess needs and develop workplace-based training plans.

Client Enrollment, Skills Training, and Technical Assistance  
• Conduct intake and enrollment with refugee employees in coordination with employer partners.  
• Implement technical assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and competencies.  
• Assist clients to enter and complete soft-skills and VESL training.  
• Manage a client caseload by providing one-on-one support, including service planning, goal setting, resource mapping, and continuous follow-up.  
• Support development of training plans and skills training development.
** Service Documentation*
* • Collate enrollment data and ensure detailed case noting with individual clients.  
• Use internal databases as assigned to track client services, outcomes, and metrics.  
• Document client participation and progress, adhering to grant requirements, and regularly collecting success stories.  
• Engage with and, as necessary, develop supportive tracking systems for auxiliary information.  
• Comply with all financial and budget-related mechanisms and processes.
** Other Responsibilities*
* • Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team.  
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.  
• Other related duties as assigned.

* Key Working Relationships:
* Position reports to:
Career Development and Financial Empowerment Supervisor   Position may directly supervise interns and/or volunteers  Internal and/or external contacts:
Coordinates regularly with employment team and local program partners     
*
* Job Requirements:

***
* Education:

*
* • Minimum GED or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in employment and workforce programs preferred.  
• At least 2 years’ experience with client counseling, case management, or coaching strongly preferred.  
• Experience with higher education, including community colleges, adult schools, and technical training providers is a plus.
** Demonstrated Skills and

Competencies:

*
* • Multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds required  
• Ability to effectively…