NextGen Career Coach; Multnomah and Washington Counties
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Education / Teaching
Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Youth Development, Bilingual -
Social Work
Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Youth Development, Bilingual
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 o.org.
POSITION:Next Gen Career Coach (Multnomah and Washington Counties)
JOB CLASS/GRADE:Specialist 1 / Grade 8
WAGE:Starting at $48,600 per year based on experience
FLSA; EEO; WC:Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864
IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97220, Hybrid schedule, must be available to work at least 2 days in person
FTE; FT/PT; STATUS:1.0 FTE;
Full-Time with Benefits;
Regular
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PROGRAM(S):Next Gen - Youth Workforce Development Programs
SECTOR/DIVISION:Workforce Development / Workforce and Employment Services
REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto‑insurance and have full use of an automobile during work hours.
Program/Department SummaryNext Gen Youth Program is one of the IRCO’s Workforce Development programs that prepares immigrant, refugee and other low‑income youth for trainings in various high growth industries such as Healthcare, Construction, IT, and Advanced Manufacturing. It is a program funded through Worksystems Inc to provide career coaching, Work Readiness classes, and other activities for program youth and operates in Multnomah and Washington Counties.
This position is part of the larger Workforce Development Department and joins over 45 skilled career coaches and employment services professionals.
The Next Gen Career Coach is responsible for providing extensive and enhanced services to the clients with on‑ramp to employment pathways through training, work experiences and occupational coaching in targeted industries with the goal of securing career track employment and Education. The Next Gen Career Coach will provide coaching to enhanced individualized, long‑term guidance and coaching for participants as they work through a career plan including progression through training and into work experiences, employment, or long‑term training.
The Next Gen Career Coach will be working with project partners and other IRCO programs to ensure youth are connected to a career pathway program within the department or connected with other IRCO resources as needed.
- Outreach to and recruitment of low‑income youth facing barriers to career development.
- Connect with employers, navigate paid work experiences for the youth that are interested in gaining work experience.
- Facilitate participation in the career exploration process to develop and successfully engage in a dynamic career plan. Manage a caseload of 30‑40 youth.
- Provide academic help to the youth that are pursuing secondary and post‑secondary education.
- Provide individualized career coaching to help participants explore training options, build employability, and develop life skills.
- Attain and apply expert knowledge of available training in various career fields.
- With assistance from the Program Coordinator, learn and apply rules and criteria of client eligibility, allowable services and expenditures, and program outcome expectations.
- Manage participant support services; follow program fiscal procedures.
- Engage participants in job readiness activities that will address cultural and linguistic barriers to employment.
- Assist participants with job search activities.
- Develop a system to plan, monitor and document programs and participate in activities.
- Link clients to community resources.
- Complete data entry and case notes in a data management system in an accurate and timely fashion; keep confidential files.
- Attend regular training provided by IRCO and funding agencies.
- Learn and apply complex program rules and policies.
- Coordinate with the Workforce team to deliver excellent client support and strong program performance.
- Provide resource information for tutoring during occupational training or volunteer management as necessary.
- Transport clients to and from group volunteering activities, work, and training site…
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