IRC's employment services in Boise are designed to enable refugees to become self-sufficient. The new arrival services focus on building job readiness for refugees during their initial resettlement period. IRC employment staff work with each client based on his or her needs, accompany clients to apply for jobs and to interview with employers, and provide all necessary follow-up and translation services. Employment staff must often develop creative strategies for more vulnerable clients and non-English speakers.

New Arrival employment services
 
IRC provides pre-employment orientation to the American workplace, job placement, and follow-up services for all new arrivals resettled by IRC. Refugees are served either through the Matching Grant Program or the Wilson Fish Program. Both the Matching Grant and Wilson Fish Programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

Uniqueness of the IRC employment team
 
The IRC employment team is uniquely suited to address the needs of the refugee client population. An Employment Services Specialist goes with clients to meet employers, either by car or public transportation, and are directly involved in the employment process. When clients are working, Job Developers communicate regularly with clients and their employers, providing extra translation assistance or additional help understanding and interpreting work policies as needed. When young, old, disabled, or special needs clients come to Boise, the Employment Services Specialist works closely with the Case Manager and mentors to provide these vulnerable clients with the skills they need to succeed in the work place. The Employment staff possess intercultural skills to understand clients' needs and help them to adjust to life in the United States.