Career Coach

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

NextGen Career Coach supporting immigrant and refugee youth through workforce development and training initiatives. Enhancing career pathways and job readiness for low-income youth in Multnomah and Washington Counties.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outreach and recruitment of low-income youth, providing individualized career coaching and support services while managing a caseload effectively. Proficient in data management and maintaining compliance with program rules and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outreach And RecruitmentIndividualized Career CoachingData Management Using I-TracMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Career DevelopmentJob Readiness ActivitiesAcademic SupportData EntryProgram Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

I-Trac SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseAuto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Youth EmploymentCareer ExplorationCommunity ResourcesWorkSource ServicesCultural Barriers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 visits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a valid driver’s license and verification of current auto- insurance and have full use of an automobile during work hours.
Associate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum 2 years of work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to learn and access WorkSource services and the ability to learn and maintain data entry using I-Trac software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Communicate effectively in a professional manner verbally and in writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

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