Our Just Future · 1 day ago
Job Search Specialist
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.93/hr - $27.24/hr
1+ years expOur Just Future is a collaborative project providing job preparation and placement services to TANF participants. The Job Search Specialist is responsible for guiding participants toward job readiness and placement through individualized plans, offering job search activities, workforce case management, and coordinating employment opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Provide Job search step activities to referred members including but not limited to (writing resumes, interviewing skills, employment application, attending job fairs, job search preparation classes..)
Provide workforce case management to referred JOBS participants, including assessments, Employment Plan development, job search and placement, work readiness, and skill building activities
Refer participants to employment and volunteer opportunities developed by Business Services Coordinators or guide them in creating their own opportunities in the community
Share and coordinate employment opportunities and resources with CWP team
Work closely with Resource Navigation Specialists to Effectively utilize CWP partners’ leveraged resources to remove participant’s barriers to employment opportunities and increase their chances to become self-sufficient
Track participants’ attendance and activities through multiple database systems
Regularly communicate with CWP RN specialist and DHS case managers on JOBS participant’s activities, progress and challenges through IM, TRACS, phone calls, emails, and regular meetings
Participate in trainings and meetings as required to ensure project outcomes achievement
Submit weekly and monthly reports on a strict timeline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in social service/social sciences field with at least six (6) months experience providing workforce development services; or any combination of education and work experience in social services, employment development and case management totaling four years
Experience with pre-employment activities and job search development
Advanced knowledge and/or experience in job development and placement activities
Knowledge and/or experience of vocational and/or placement counseling for immigrant and refugee populations
Knowledge of the local job market and concerns of employers
Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently
Ability to meet multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
Ability to deal with distressed and/or demanding participants and employees in an effective manner
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make good judgments as it pertains to participants
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Strong skills in intercultural, interpersonal and organizational communication
Ability to communicate in a positive manner verbally, in writing, and by phone
Ability to communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with persons outside of the organization
Ability to listen for understanding and assist in problem solving
Ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports
Be punctual, good attendance, and be able to work flexible hours to meet the availability of participants
Ability to use basic office equipment, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, and computer
Ability to sit, stand, walk, drive, talk on the phone and/or use computer for long periods of time
Possess a valid driver's license and verification of current auto-insurance, and have full use of automobile during work hours
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, committees, and volunteer activities to support Human Solutions' goals
Preferred
Proficiency in a second language other than English, preferred
Benefits
Full Time with Benefits
Company
Our Just Future
Our Just Future is a non-profit organization that offers affordable housing, career support, utility assistance, and homeless services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tanja Lux, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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