International Institute of Boston - IIB

Employment Specialist - Lowell Office
Reports to: Site Director

Purpose of the Position
Under the general supervision of the Site Director, and assistance of Workforce Development staff, design and implement an employment readiness programming based on client need and current programming; outreach to enroll clients; teach employment workshops; help prepare clients gain credentials needed to enter employment; develop career plans and/or access higher education or training. Locate employment openings through contact with employers; work closely with local businesses and industries to facilitate the placement of clients into jobs.
* Full-time: 40 hours a week

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Primary

Develop and implement a new employment readiness programming for higher level English speaking immigrants and refugees
Design and teach curriculum for employment readiness workshops
Create partnerships with local agencies for client referrals and marketing
Conduct intakes and assist with assessments
Work with clients to develop career and early employment plans
Place clients in viable positions of employment
Understand the needs of clients relating to credentialing, recredentialing, training and/or further education.
Facilitate access to education, training, testing, test preparation courses, credential reviews as needed
Provide post placement support as needed
Functions independently within broad scope of established departmental policies and practices; generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of departmental policies and procedures as required

Secondary

Monitor Lowell and surrounding area labor market. Solicit employers through telephone, mail and personal contact. Maintain knowledge of the needs and requirements of employers. Educate employers to the needs and abilities of client population. Screen worksites for safe, non-exploitative work conditions
Refer clients to DTA, social services, ESL, resettlement, legal services, volunteer department and/or other services providers as appropriate
Maintain resources and resource materials
Maintain records as required and contribute reports as required
Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Counseling or Marketing or a minimum of 1 year of related experience in job development, teaching, or human services.
Second language preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills required

This position is dependent upon funding obtained through year-to-year grants and contracts. Loss of funding may impact the continuation of the position in any given year.

Please send your cover letter and resume to rfeldman@iiboston.org

INTERNSHIP POSITION

REPORT TO: Employment and Training Services

JOB TITLE: Employment Intern
The International Institute of Boston is a leading multi-cultural provider of comprehensive professional services that aim to foster the success of immigrants and refugees in the United States. Diverse population groups from all regions of the globe receive assistance through a range of services including Resettlement, Social Services, Legal, Employment, Education and Citizenship Preparation.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
One of the primary goals of our clients is to gain employment. In order to do this, the clients need guidance in a variety of ways. The International Institute has a staff of professional employment specialists to assist in and support the job search efforts. The intern in Employment and Training Services will work with the employment specialists performing a variety of tasks that may include:

REGULAR DUTIES:

> Input client data into our Employment Database.
> Teaching Assistant in Work Orientation/Job Readiness workshops
> Employment Specialist Assistant working with potential employers to present our programs
> Research industry trends and job openings
> Assist Employment Specialists with weekly job-updates and job seeking activities
> Work one-on-one with students to provide support for classroom instruction including helping clients with job applications, resumes and interview practice
> Help staff to plan job fairs and bring students on job site tours

QUALIFICATIONS:
> Pursuing a BA/MA in international relations, computer science, education or related field
> Enjoy working with people from diverse cultures
> Ability to handle multiple tasks
> Patience speaking with non-native English speakers/non-English speakers
> Knowledge of a language other than English very helpful but not mandatory.

TIME COMMITMENT:
Minimum of time commitment: Three months
Hours: To be determined (M-F between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

CONTACT:
Please call 617-695-9990.

VOLUNTEER POSITION | Citizenship Literacy Class Teacher

PROGRAM: IIB Legal Department’s Citizenship Literacy Class

POSITION DESCRIPTION: IIB is looking for a volunteer to co-teach the citizenship literacy class to immigrants preparing for the citizenship exam. The class will meet once a week on Tuesday afternoons. The students have a low-level of English and will learn English as a second language along with the civics and history material covered on the citizenship exam.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
>Ability to facilitate groups or classes.
>Ability to plan and prepare for lesson plans.
>Keep record of student attendance and of material covered in class.

QUALIFICATIONS:
>Multicultural sensitivity and experience with people from diverse backgrounds preferred.
>Background in education helpful, but not required.

For more information please call 617-695-9990.

Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Legal Department
International Institute of Boston
One Milk St. Boston, MA 02109
(617) 695-9990