Employment Specialist (2 positions)Requisition IDreq1522DepartmentWorkforce Development -Metro CenterCampusPMWTC-Portland Metro Workforce TCEmployment TypeAcademic Prof - Full TimeBest Consideration Date12/16/2022Position SummaryThe Community Workforce Development Department is seeking qualified candidates to support multiple and varied grant-funded initiatives located at the PCC Opportunity Center in Multnomah and Washington Counties. Employment Specialists are skilled employment centered professionals responsible for providing varied services in support of an assigned program(s). The ultimate goal is to provide training and employment support to participants of various backgrounds and skill levels to obtain economic self-sufficiency. Employment Specialists are required to be generalists in their professional practice while being assigned to an area of specialization within an employment program. Specialization may include training clients in workforce skills, job development, job referrals, job placement, work success support, preparing students to enter education and training programs, education support and ongoing work success.

Current available positions are:
Position 1: Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center – 5600 NE 42nd Ave., Portland, OR 97218
Position 2: Willow Creek Center – 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/employment-specialist/

Candidate ProfileThese qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging work skills, training, employment trends and work environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in career guidance and coaching, strengths-based, person centered, and trauma informed approaches in coaching and case management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business and industry, and current labor market trends and ability to translate into effective services.
• Successful experience facilitating workshops and classes using effective training techniques and adult-learning theory.
• Ability to maintain records and develop accurate reports for funding agencies in a timely manner.
• Considerable knowledge and demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion with an ongoing commitment to professional development in this area.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Demonstrated experience working with college students, clients who have barriers in achieving self sufficiency, developmentally or physically disabled adults, or at-risk populations. Demonstrated experience within area of specialization of position applied for. Experience in case management in a social service or educational setting. Fluency in a second language may be required depending on position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Focused on individual client needs and success while providing appropriate services within contract guidelines.

• Demonstrated self-starter, highly flexible, coachable with a focus on cross agency collaboration
  
• Professional team member with focus on team growth, overall team and program success
  
• Professional computer skills with demonstrated willingness to learn new systems
  
• Professional willingness to provide appropriate system feedback, develop initiatives and ideas that support current systems and help develop work efficiencies
  
• Strong desire to be a part of new developing and future oriented employment trends, social media skills, hybrid work success and future oriented work practices.
  
• Strong demonstration of working with emerging work skills and environments.

Position Grade3Starting Salary Expectations0 $52,961.00 to $56,735.00 (Step 3); based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.Position Grade Salary Range$52961 to $91834 Annual SalaryFTE1PCC BenefitsPCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.

*Please note: Temporary Academic Professional employees are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

• Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of services)
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 11 holidays
• 3 additional personal leave days per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsWork is typically performed in an office environment. Incumbents regularly drive to business sites which requires the use of a personal vehicle. Occasional evening and weekend hours is requiredBackground Check RequiredYesPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.