Career Coach

POSITION : Career Coach

JOB CLASS / GRADE : Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE : $23.37 per hour

FLSA; EEO; WC : Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS : IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97220,

Hybrid schedule

FTE; FT / PT; STATUS : On-Call Casual / Temporary / About 30 hours per week

Until end of May 2025)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS : (1)

APPLY AT : www.irco.org

STATUS : Oncall / Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S) : A Home For Everyone

SECTOR : Workforce Development

REQUIREMENTS :

Proficiency in another language such as Ukrainian, Swahili, Arabic, Amharic, Somali, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, Spanish, other preferred but not required

Must possess a valid driver's license and verification of current auto-insurance, and have full use of automobile during work hours

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary

IRCO's Workforce Development Sector provides culturally appropriate self-sufficiency services to engage low-income households in ways that foster hope, leadership, and community so they can avoid crisis, achieve stability, and reach prosperity.

A Home For Everyone Program

A Home For Everyone Program serves people who are houseless / housing insecure to find employment and / or training make them a higher qualified candidate. The program is funded through Worksystems and the A Home For Everyone initiative.

Position Summary

The Career Coach staff in this role will provide skills coaching, career exploration, and career plan development for targeted industries with the goal of helping participants secure career track employment and livable wages. The Career Coach will provide these services needed throughout the program, focused on long-term guidance, and coaching for participants as they work through a career plan including progression through training and into employment. The Career Coach will work with other project partners and IRCO programs to provide resources and wrap-around support.

Essential Functions

• Provide ongoing outreach and recruitment of housing insecure low-income, culturally, and geographically diverse immigrants, refugees, and the community at large facing barriers to employment who reside throughout Multnomah County
• Engage participants in Career Mapping to identify strengths, gifts, and capacities, develop goals and concrete strategies for addressing barriers to employment
• Learn about and apply services available to houseless and / or unstably housed in Multnomah County
• Coordinate with training providers and Worksource and assure that participants enter trainings
• Prepare quarterly report of services based on data entry and program activities
• Provide continuous and enhanced life skills training, soft skill development and career coaching to help participants build employability and life skills
• Engage participants in job readiness activities that will address barriers to employment
• Link eligible and ready clients to other IRCO resources and partner resources
• Provide ongoing job search and placement support
• Assist participants in applying for jobs and accompany to interviews
• Provide retention and advancement support once participant has entered employment
• Provide resource information for tutoring during occupational training
• Open communication with key partners and employers on participant's activities, progress and challenges through established systems, phone calls, emails, and regular meetings
• Maintain accurate records, data tracking, and narratives to reflect project activities

Secondary Functions

Requirements

Education & Experience

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and / or train new employees or volunteers.

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO's mission, vision, and values based initiatives.

How To Apply

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO's main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Salary Description

23.37 per hour

Salary : $23