Career Coach

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants refugees and the broader community in Portland Oregon. Our mission is to welcome serve and empower refugees immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at .

POSITION: Career Coach

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE: Starting at $48600 per year based on experience

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

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

(Must be available for in person work)

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT:

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): A Home For Everyone

SECTOR: Workforce Development

REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

(Consideration for Ukrainian Swahili Arabic Amharic Somali Burmese Dari and Farsi language)

Must possess a valid drivers license 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
IRCOs Workforce Development Sector of 45 staff provides culturally appropriate career services and wrap-around support to immigrants refugees and the community at large so that they can reach their full potential. Career Coach staff provide skills coaching career exploration and career plan development for targeted industries to participants with the goal of securing career track employment and livable wages.

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

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 immigrants refugees BIPOC and other community members facing barriers to employment who reside throughout Multnomah County
• Engage participants in Career Mapping to identify strengths 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
• Perform a large volume of data entry and case notes
• Maintain accurate records data tracking and narratives to reflect project activities
• Prepare quarterly report on 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 participants activities progress and challenges through established systems phone calls emails and regular meetings

Secondary Functions

• Attend trainings and meetings conducted as part of the A Home For Everyone program
• Participate in staff meetings trainings and committees to support A Home for Everyone program and agencys goals
• Interact with staff in other IRCO programs and community partners and refer clients to these parties

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some college or Bachelors degree required
• 1- 2 years of work experience in social services case management workforce development homeless services or related field
• Proficiency in Spanish highly desired. (Consideration for Ukrainian Swahili Arabic Amharic Somali Burmese Dari and Farsi language)

Physical Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid setting both in person and remote work required
• Positions require some analysis of problems or decision-making ability
• Work under close supervision
• Well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles
• Stable work schedule with no fluctuations

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.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5% immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life Short term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending account

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 IRCOs mission vision and values based initiatives.

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
3. For questions about this position please email

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCOs 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.