Program Coordinator - WOT

Job Description

Job Description

*IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting*

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) 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 has been a beacon for communities of color for over 50 years. Today, POIC 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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What We Offer:

POIC 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

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

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting underserved residents of Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Clark Counties on a path to self-sufficiency. The position provides opportunities for skill-building and engages adults to build a pathway to employment in the clean-energy job sector and environment industry. The position is responsible to engagement, training placement, job placement and follow-up of PCEF Clean Energy Sector participants.

Essential Duties:

1. Conduct PCEF eligibility and enrollment process that includes WorkSource Registrations. Following Regional Program Standards, apply the career coaching approach to assist participants in developing and implementing a career plan with the end goal of accessing a career in the clean energy sector, during both the In-Program, and Follow-Up phases of the program.
2. As appropriate, facilitate participants’ access to the array of workforce preparation, training and employment services offered through WorkSource Portland Metro (WSPM) and leading to employment in clean energy related career pathways, prioritizing placement with employers connected to PCEF funded projects.
3. Provide support to participants to ensure successful completion of occupational skills training and assist in placement in unsubsidized and training-related employment upon completion.
4. Provide continuous soft skills coaching to help participants build key employability and life skills, including but not limited to dealing with conflict, dressing for the workplace and managing finances.
5. Provide support services and connect participants to resources in the community to support training completion and success on the job.
6. Provide robust retention and advancement support for participants during the 12-month Follow-Up phase, once they have entered employment and exited In-Program services.
7. Assist participants accessing rent assistance resources offered through EOP-available housing support on an as- needed basis to support their training and employment goals.

Job Duties:

• Conducts outreach, recruits, enrolls, and maintains a caseload of 40 participants, with a focus on low-income individuals.
• Collaborate with and follow the direction of the Natural Resource Program Manager.
• Collaborate with program partner agency staff to create training opportunities that address barriers to sustainable employment for participants.
• Collaborate with employer partners that focus on Clean Energy to develop opportunities for participants of diverse skill levels to pathways to employment.
• Engage clients in goal setting and monitoring, meet regularly with participants to implement individualized plans to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Collaborates with Work Opportunities Training (WOT) team and other POIC departments to deliver services across
• Supports clients in accessing and navigating WorkSource Portland Metro, Rent Assistance Resource referrals, and sector-specific services.
• Builds professional relationships with participants and support them in addressing barriers to employment and educational achievement, serves as professional mentor, coach, and client advocate.
• Document all participants' interaction, progress, participation, and data in workforce development in I-Trac Database.
• Manages participant enrollments and exits in I-Trac Database and Microsoft Teams.
• Maintains detailed, organized, and updated online files, in compliance with local and federal government contractor.
• Develops culturally responsive, innovative, and engaging curriculum designed to build participants employability and life skills.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on outcomes.
• Monitors grant requirements to ensure contracted goals are met.
• Ensures budgetary compliance and submits any required documents or reports on time and complete.

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two to three years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience in workforce development and placing clients with multiple barriers in employment. Clean Energy Sector employment knowledge a plus. Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and strength-based approaches to working with participants preferred. Experience working with non-profits and within government funded systems is preferred

Please send your Personal Statement and Resume. Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.

POIC 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.

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