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Description
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The WorkSource Career Specialist is responsible for providing training services and support to clients of various backgrounds and skill levels. The focus is on workforce skills, career planning support, training provision, connecting customers to services, ITA/scholarship application review and support to customers, post training follow-up and job placement support. The WorkSource Career Specialist handles inquiries from prospective, current, and former job seekers about the workforce skills training and eligible occupational training opportunities and updated employment opportunities. The WorkSource Career Specialist is responsible for outreach and referral to community resources. The Career Specialist is also responsible for documentation of eligibility and the management of workforce data in Work systems’ data management system.
The WorkSource Career Specialist joins a large team in IRCO’s Workforce Development Sector under the Workforce & Refugee Services Division and collaborates with WorkSource partners (Oregon Employment Department, SE Works, Portland Community College, Mt. Hood Community College among others). This program is funded through Work systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Requirements
JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE:
Education: Bachelor's Degree (4)
Experience: 1-2 years of experience is required (3)
Licensure, Certification:
Additional Language Required: Bi-lingual preferred, but not required.
Computers: All positions at IRCO require use of a computer and experience working with Microsoft Products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
SKILLS:
Communication:
Regular communication inside and outside the organization to exchange ideas and gather information (5)
Creativity:
Minimal need for the redesign of single focus process or procedure is needed (2)
EFFORT:
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 (3)
Physical:
Positions at this level require minimal physical effort such as light lifting, carrying or movement, etc. Physical capability involves use of office or equipment where some agility and hand eye coordination are needed (2)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Impact and Influence:
Positions at this level have some need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions on the information. Positions at this level have some impact to and influence on organization operations, programs, expense or budgetary outcomes. (3)
Work Independence:
Positions at this level are expected to handle regularly assigned work which includes making decisions and taking action under limited supervision. New or unusual work is performed with a moderate degree of supervision, assistance, and review. (3)
Planning:
Positions at this level must consider own work and work of others. Planning processes will include determination of issues or obstacles and preferred courses of action. Ability to forecast for the near future (six to twelve months) is required (3)
Supervision:
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. (1)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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. (1)
Schedule:
The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice. (2)
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 www.irco.org.
3. Email jobs@irco.org with questions about this position.
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. Applications without both a cover letter and Resume will be dismissed as incomplete.
ABOUT IRCO:
IRCO's mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Our vision is a future where all refugees and immigrants belong, our staff are nurtured, and all communities thrive.
Founded in 1976 by refugees for refugees, IRCO has over 40 years of experience working with refugee and immigrant communities in the Portland metropolitan area, and over five years in Eastern Oregon. IRCO is the largest provider of employment services and job training for newly arrived refugees in Oregon; and we support families at every stage of their lives from the time they arrive in Oregon. Find out more at www.irco.org.
Full Time
$59k-76k (estimate)
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