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 www.irco.org.  

POSITION:                                Career Coach 

JOB CLASS/GRADE:                Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE:                                       Starting at $29,160 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:              0.6 FTE; Part-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:     (1)

APPLY AT:                                www.irco.org

STATUS:                                   Part-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S):                         A Home for Everyone program (AHFE)

SECTOR/DIVISION:                Workforce Development

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

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 of 40-45 staff provides 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 coaching skills, 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 Work systems and the A Home for Everyone initiative.

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, 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

Secondary Functions

• 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.

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Spanish preferred (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

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. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable.

Stable work schedule 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

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages 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 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

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 [email protected]

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