Position Summary

The JOBS Engagement Specialist is responsible for focusing on engagement of JOBS Program participants, including teens, for the purposes of guiding and supporting JOBS participants towards self-sufficiency. Responsible for and assists in the placement, support and maintenance of work experience and educational components for the JOBS Program in Hermiston. Responsible for developing and facilitating life skill classes and providing individualized one-on-one services. Office located at Blue Mountain Community College in Hermiston. Position may travel to other locations, (Milton-Freewater or Pendleton) to cover some assignments. Performs consistently with the team-based model and conforms to the college’s guiding principles. Perform all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the BMCC Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

• Engagement in educational components such as GED, GED Academy, ABE (Adult Basic Education) and other education activities. Includes mentoring clients in their participation in JOBS activities, life skills classes and individual one-one-one services, employment stabilization for TANF leavers and community service.
• Meets and works closely with JOBS Program Manager and JOBS Coordinator/Facilitator in Pendleton. Also works in a team environment with all JOBS staff.
• Meets and works closely with DHS Family Coaches and maintains positive and productive relationships.
• Assists clients in maintaining work experience/educational components with travel to homes and sites.
• Maintains and submits JOBS information and any requested paperwork such as attendance and monthly reports in a timely manner to accurately track enrollment and attendance.
• This position includes daily office duties, such as tracking and monitoring daily, weekly and monthly attendance for Hermiston and may occasionally include office duties in all locations, (Pendleton & Milton-Freewater). Position may assist in some aspects of monthly JOBS performance reporting.
• Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
• Attends and participates in virtual or in person Self-Sufficiency/BMCC JOBS meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Participates in organizational learning and professional development activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Aspects of this Position

• May require working varied hours.
• Travel to clients’ home/worksites and meetings as needed, valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• Have an interest in and commitment to working in a non-traditional adult workforce program and advocate for clients in the program.
• Must possess excellent oral, written/ interpersonal and customer service communication skills.
• Ability to de-escalate clients who might be hostile, angry, or upset.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must have ability to schedule time and prioritize effectively and efficiently to carry out the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with co-workers, administration, clients, records and files is essential.
• Ability to use a variety of office equipment and computers, be able to keyboard and/or type 40 words per minute and be able to work with basic computer data and programs.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school education or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Successful experiences working with diverse adult learners/clients.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

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Part Time:

This is a part time position up to 29 hours per week as needed. Part time employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Pay: $20.37 per hour

This position is opened until filled, first review of complete applications is May 1st, 2024.

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

Resume;

Transcripts of course work - graduate and undergraduate (if applicable) unofficial are acceptable for the application process;

Cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the position description; and

Statement of Philosophy on "What would be your personal approach to working with families who have low income? How do you believe your philosophy can contribute to the growth & development of these communities in the most efficient manner?"

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Please contact Human Resources (541-278-5837) if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Veteran's preference points will be given provided DD214/DD215 is provided.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Blue Mountain Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. For complete EEO disclosure statement please go to www.bluecc.edu/EEO.