Career Coach

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization•Maywood Park, OR

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Career Coach will provide 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.

Requirements

Proficiency in English
Must possess a valid driver’s license, verification of current auto insurance, and have full use of an automobile during work hours
Some college or bachelor’s degree required
1- 2 years of work experience in social services, case management, workforce development, homeless services or related field

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish preferred (Consideration for Ukrainian, Swahili, Arabic, Amharic, Somali, Burmese, Dari, and Farsi language)

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing outreach and recruitment of housing insecure, immigrants, refugees, and other community members facing barriers to employment who reside throughout City of Portland.
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 participant’s activities, progress and challenges through established systems, phone calls, emails, and regular meetings
Attend training and meetings conducted as part of the A Home for Everyone program
Participate in staff meetings, training, and committees to support A Home for Everyone Program and agency goals: Interact with staff in other IRCO programs and community partners and refer clients to these parties.

Benefits

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 accounts