Job Training AmeriCorps

Background: The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future

Scope of Service: The Job Training AmeriCorps will provide training and educational services to improve client capacity to obtain and retain employment and maintain economic self-sufficiency. This position will report to the Employment Specialist.

Responsibilities:

•Deliver and update as appropriate existing job training curriculum

•Implement and conduct vocational training courses that include English language training, cultural and workplace orientation, mock interviews, creation of resumes, and job skills development sessions

•Maintain accurate attendance records and document in client files as required

•Administer client pre- and post-assessments as required and document results in case files

•Conduct financial education training sessions and administer pre- and post-assessments. Assist program participants with developing financial plans, increase assets, reduce debts, and establish positive credit histories

•Underwrite and package consumer loan applications and present for review to the IRC CEO Loan Committee

• Ensure that information required for program eligibility and reporting purposes is collected and that accurate records are maintained, including case files and client data entry. Ensure necessary steps are taken to obtain relevant data in a timely fashion; follow-up with all clients regularly and record all contacts with case notes

•Recruit, train and supervise volunteers from specific sectors (such as retail sales, maintenance, hospitality, light manufacturing and food service) to conduct mentoring sessions with clients

•Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed