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 ESL, 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 documentresults in case files
• Ensure that information required for program eligibility and reporting purposes is collected and that accurate records are maintained, including case files andclient data entry
• Ensure necessary steps are taken to obtain relevant data in atimely fashion; follow-up with all clients regularly and record all contacts with case notes
• Participate in all program meetings, development activities, and other meetings as needed
• Assist in the onboarding of new volunteers and interns as relevant