Full job description Position: Career Coach
Hours: Monday to Friday
Reports to: Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program Manager
*IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting*
About Us:
Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) is a minority-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.
Established in 1968, POIC + RAHS has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC + RAHS provides education and direct services to over 700 students and work trainees annually, 80% of whom are Black or Latinx.
We believe all people have value. We believe all people can grow. We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.
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Job Summary:
Conducts outreach, recruits, enrolls, and maintains caseload of up to 40 clients with a focus on people ages 18-25. 2. Coordinates outreach and develop relationships with local employers and creates mechanisms for clients to access continuing education or job placement opportunities. 3. Plans and facilitates lessons on job readiness, employment skills, and financial literacy.
Job Duties: Conducting youth orientations and collecting/managing essential forms and paperwork Building relationships with assigned people and potentially the partner agencies affiliated with the people assigned. Collaborates with Work Opportunities Training (WOT) team and other POIC departments to deliver services across program sites. Collaborates with employer partners to develop opportunities for clients of diverse skill levels to obtain work experience. Offering support services including clothing and transportation necessary for position requirements and to support successful job completions. Documents all client interaction, progress, participation, and data in workforce development-specific data base system daily. Maintains detailed, organized, and updated files, in compliance with local and federal government contractors Research promising practices of serving low-income clients and approaches to alleviating poverty to ensure program model is dynamic and responsive to client needs. Works in partnership with POIC's community-based programs to address barriers to sustainable employment. Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance. • Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. • Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
Other duties as assigned. Check box if you would like the following recommended standard language added to the job duties: Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance. Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education & Experience:
Highschool diploma/GED required.
What We Offer:
POIC + RAHS offers a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represent our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.
Generous vacation/PTO policy Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Employer paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option 403(b) Retirement Plan option Twelve paid Holidays per year Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:
1. Personal Statement that includes:
a. Why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS
b. How your skills and experience relate to this position
c. What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve
2. Resume
Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to with the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.
POIC + RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
