Job Description
Requisition ID: req51663
Job Title: Job Training, AmeriCorps
Sector: Community Development
Employment Category: Volunteer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: USD 19,359.00 - 19,359.00 Annually
Location: Silver Spring, MD USA
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description 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 Supervisor.
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 document results in case files
- 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 ina timely 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
Qualifications - Experience in adult education, teaching or tutoring English as a second language, or workforce development and understanding of financial basics a plus
- Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired
- Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment
- Must have a valid driver's license and consistent access to reliable transportation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must commit to 1700 hours of service
Working Environment: - A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
The living allowance for this position is $18,700. Upon completion of a minimum of 1,700 service hours, AmeriCorps member will be eligible for an education award of $7,395.
Proposed activities will be supported, in part, with federal funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) AmeriCorps State program sub-granted through the Maryland Governor's Office of Service and Volunteerism. Activities are contingent upon funding availability and award from CNCS.
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.
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