IRC - International Rescue Committee
Develop financial literacy and loan education curriculum and educational materials
• Provide one-on-one financial counseling/coaching
• Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment
• Work with clients to create a budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
• Schedule and conduct client intakes for financial coaching and career pathways programs
• Develop plans of action and provide tools, resources, and client accountability to help meet their goals
• Understand other services offered by the IRC, such as employment services and income supports
counseling, and connect clients to these other services
• Outcome tracking—track the stories and successes of program participants
• Provide employment mentorship through resume building, job search, and interview preparation skills
• Willing to learn IRC data management tools and documents used to track the outcome of clients’ progress
in an accurate and timely manner
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Current university student, preferably in Social Sciences, Information Systems, or related field (relevant
experience may substitute for required degree)
• Experience with social service case management or program management software, client relationship
management, relational databases, or other information systems for client management.
• A strong understanding or interest in personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset
building, and credit building
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Previous work experience in the financial sector preferred, but not required
• Previous work or volunteer experience with refugees or migrant populations preferred, but not required
• Willing to provide financial counseling/coaching services in a culturally sensitive manner, as well as
working with diverse backgrounds
• Bilingual language skills a plus, but not required
Reports to: Economic Empowerment Supervisor
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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