Worksite Liaison

Location: Portland, Oregon

Hours: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Reports to: Director of Employment and Training

Salary: $38,500 - $48,000

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

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for supporting underserved youth on a path to self-sufficiency by providing outreach to local businesses and industry partners to develop and create supported work-based learning opportunities and coordinate work experiences.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Outreach to business & community partners to develop work-based training and work experiences for youth

• Acts as the Worksite Liaison with worksites and community partners to relay program expectations, support payroll, address concerns, celebrate success, and complete paperwork

• Aligns opportunities for youth with high job-yielding sectors in the Workforce

• Ensure worksites have completed all program paperwork and are approved to work by Worksystems or the current Employer of Record.

• Conduct outreach to businesses and community-based organizations to identify potential worksites meeting eligibility criteria for program participation.

• Provide worksite supervisor training, monitoring, supervisor support, and position matching services for all worksites.

• Communicate participant status and updates with contract Coaching Agencies and potential worksites.

• Promptly communicates with Employer of record when key participant employment-related issues arise.

• Promotes the work experience programs to potential worksites at community events such as job fairs, industry meetings, and networking events.

• Proactively communicate and hold regular check-ins with employer worksites.

• Coordinate worksite placements and act as an intermediary between the worksite and the referring contractor.

• Manage data entry for worksites and worksite data (i-trac)

• Collaborate with the Work Opportunities Training (WOT) team and other POIC departments to deliver services across program sites.

• Collaborate with employer partners to develop opportunities for clients of diverse skill levels to obtain work experience.

• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma and one to two years related experience and/or training working with youth, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience in workforce development and placing clients with multiple barriers in employment.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

• Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and strength-based approaches to working with clients preferred.

• Experience working with non-profits and within government-funded systems is preferred.

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.

• Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

What We Offer:

POIC + RAHS offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represents 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:

   1. Why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS

   2. How your skills and experience relate to this position

   3. What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve

2. Resume

Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line. 

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