NextGen Career Coach (Multnomah and Washington Counties)

Position Summary

The NextGen Career Coach is responsible for providing extensive and enhanced services to the clients with on-ramps to employment pathways through training, work experiences and occupational coaching in targeted industries with the goal of securing career track employment and Education.

Essential Functions

• Outreach to and recruitment of low-income youth facing barriers to career development.
• Connect with employers, navigate paid work experiences for the youth that are interested in gaining work experience.
• Facilitate participation in the career exploration process to develop and successfully engage in a dynamic career plan.
• Manage a caseload of 30-40 youth.
• Provide academic help to the youth that are pursuing secondary and post-secondary education.
• Provide individualized career coaching to help participants explore training options, build employability, and develop life skills.
• Achie and apply expert knowledge of available training in various career fields.
• With assistance from the Program Coordinator, learn and apply rules and criteria of client eligibility, allowable services and expenditures, and program outcome expectations.
• Manage participant support services; follow program fiscal procedures.
• Engage participants in job readiness activities that will address cultural and linguistic barriers to employment.
• Aid participants with job search activities.
• Develop a system to plan, monitor and document programs and participate in activities.
• Link clients to community resources.
• Complete data entry and case notes in a data management system in an accurate and timely fashion; keep confidential files.
• Attend regular training provided by IRCO and funding agencies.
• Learn and apply complex program rules and policies.
• Cookordinate with the Workforce team to deliver excellent client support and strong program performance.
• Provide resource information for tutoring during occupational training or volunteer management as necessary.
• Transport clients to and from group volunteering activities, work, and training site visits.

Secondary Functions

• Ability to learn, understand, and explain the benefits, requirements, and eligibility criteria of a complex youth career development program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and have the ability to use other software packages including internal and external e-mail/internet.
• Ability to learn and access WorkSource services and the ability to learn and maintain data entry using I-Trac software.
• Ability to work autonomously and complete program objectives in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto-insurance and have full use of an automobile during work hours.
• Program/Department Summary: NextGen Youth Program is one of the IRCO’s Workforce Development programs that prepares immigrant, refugee and other low-income youth for trainings in various high growth industries such as Healthcare, Construction, IT, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid setting job.
• Physical: Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks.
• Mental: There is regular variation in tasks and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed.
• Environment: This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard.

Schedule

• The work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate.

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

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule.
• Awesome 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 accounts.

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

Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC0 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 State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Salary Description

Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience.