Description Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Workforce Advisor. This is a full-time, limited-term, grant-funded, non-exempt, and benefits-eligible position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027. Extension beyond this date may be possible depending on available funding. Additionally, the position will serve as the primary Workforce Development Services (WDS) advisor representative at the WorkSource Clackamas Center, located at 506 High Street in Oregon City, with an expected on-site presence of at least three days per week. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, including up to two remote workdays per week, based on operational needs and supervisory approval. Participation in regularly scheduled WDS team meetings, including in-person meetings, is required. Please note that even though this is a non-union position, grant-funded position's compensation is tied to the classified salary schedule. Based on Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and CCC’s internal equity review process, the appointment will be made between step 1 ($29.83) and step 4 ($32.51) tied to Grade VII. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the college’s strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide employment and training services to individuals and provide staffing solutions to regional businesses and organizations. Inform and advise current and potential students, Worksource customers, college staff, external agencies, and businesses regarding academic programs, degree and career options, registration processes, college policies, and transfer procedures. Represent the college in employer recruitment programs and support training development for local business partnerships.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Case Management (60%)
- Determine eligibility/In-take for participants/students by meeting with, interviewing, assessing, advising, and assisting.
- Review eligibility for assistance via state databases, grant guidelines, and conversation.
- Facilitate discussion and written exercises to identify career options. Access employment opportunities; develop resumes, cover letters, practice interview.
- Input case notes into confidential data bases along with maintaining confidential hard/electronic files. Maintain safeguards around confidential and/or sensitive files and documents.
- Input/track/enter services and funds utilizing software/programs: iMatchSkills, i-Trac, and Colleague.
- Maintain contact, keep customer progress and information up-to-date-
- Assist with job search, employment and capture employment retention.
- Determine need, then develop plan for assistance, including training, support, and job search.
- Communicate, coordinate, collaborate with partners as to needs of participants.
- Connect once or more per month by personal contact, phone, video call/conference, or email.
- Maintain an assigned caseload of workforce program participants, providing individualized career and employment advising, case management, and ongoing support in accordance vwith program requirements.
- Promoting, Partnering, Recruiting, Coordinating, and Communicating (10% - 20%)
- Develop and connect with partners to collaborate for successful outcomes with common clients by communicating specific grant opportunities, employment opportunities, and other available program options. Maintain relationships by meeting in person, connecting via video call/conference, email or phone.
- Partners include: Worksource, Department of Human Services (DHS), Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing Authority, Trade Act, Job Corp, Head Start, Veterans Services, Training Providers, employers (OJT, Internships), Clackamas County Jail, etc.
- Coordinate specific services or funds for common clients for the best possible outcome and avoiding duplication of services.
- Coordinate and facilitate recruiting events for partners, employers and training facilities.
- Coordinate, plan, organize and participate in all partner’s info sessions, orientations, job fair/hiring events, grant recruitments, etc. Communicate with all our partners to participate in our events.
- Serve as the primary Workforce Development Services (WDS) advisor representative at WorkSource Clackamas, maintaining collaborative relationships with WorkSource staff and partner agencies, coordinating referrals and participant services, and supporting access to workforce development programs and resources.
- Participant Advising, Maintenance, and Training Plan Tracking (20%)
- Coordinate services/funds: Transportation assistance, utility bills, rent/mortgage, childcare, textbooks, supplies, etc. utilizing available funds (WIOA, OJT, and other specific grants) to promote successful employment outcome.
- Advise clients regarding Financial Aid/Loans/Pell Grants, academic, career, personal budget (community resources and public assistance), healthcare/medical insurance, housing, job search activities (resume, cover letter, online presence, online applications, informational interviews, mock interviews, transferrable skills, Oregon Labor Market Information, etc.
- Monitor participant progress through all aspects of individual plan.
- Maintain appropriate required contact with client through duration of plan and providing clarifications regarding changes in the original plan.
- Facilitating and presenting workshops/classes, orientation/info sessions (10%)
- Develop, plan, organize, promote, and prepare material for specific workshops, orientation/info sessions, and classes.
- Facilitate weekly workforce development workshops and employment readiness activities, including resume development, job search strategies, interview preparation, and other career-related topics for diverse audiences.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, other agencies, and the general public.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
- Participate in college committees when requested.
- Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
- Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
- Maintain student confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related college, state, and federal standards, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Job duties vary by position. The following focus areas may be assigned these additional duties:
FOCUS AREA:
- Bilingual – Provide bilingual support to students as outlined in this job description.
Qualifications
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, if you believe you have a combination of education and experience to meet the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the College.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2 years of directly related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
- Related experience includes workforce, employment, job development, or Human Resources environments with program responsibilities. Preferably including exposure to the variety of response situations including small or massive layoffs, pre and post layoffs, partial and full company closure, union and non-union environments, hostile or volatile situations, and the ability to deliver full services allowed by employers.
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal, state, and local WIOA laws, codes and regulations. Thorough knowledge of public and private resources available to dislocated workers. Knowledge of labor-management relations and collective bargaining activities; private industry and labor market trends; programs and services available to special populations; and, principles and practices of Human Resources including interview techniques, job development, and training program development/administration.
- Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College’s culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and lived-experience backgrounds, using culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to service delivery.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using Oregon's I-Trac workforce case management and reporting system.
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, or other languages spoken by communities served in Clackamas County.
- Experience facilitating employment readiness workshops, group presentations, or workforce development activities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:
- Requires travel during business days to assigned worksite.
- Driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon.
Other Job Elements The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires minimal (5-20%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require some degree of agility and hand eye coordination.
The work environment is protected with only some occasional hazards or obstacles (20–40%). There is a moderately low level of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable, with moderate (20-40%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may have some responsibility for driving.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general direction of the co-director or director. Additional Information Application Instructions Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all the qualifications listed in this job posting, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered. When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position
- If applicable: Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard’s preference documentation
Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position. Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials. For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd’s support team @ 855.524.5627. Veterans' Preference Under Oregon Law, qualified Veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for Veteran’s preference when applying for positions with CCC. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans’ disability preference letter. Documents Required
- MEMBER 4 COPY of DD Form 214 or 215
- NGB Form 22 or 55
For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx Terms of Employment
- This position will be eligible to work remotely up to (2) days per week in accordance with the CCC policy.
- All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
- Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step.
- CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
- CCC does not support employment permits or visas.
- Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.
Equal Employment Opportunity CCC 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.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding and exciting career opportunity, Clackamas offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees and their families (including domestic partners) with a broad range of benefits options. Benefits available to Clackamas employees include: (These benefits may be subject to change, per the Classified employee collective bargaining agreement)
Core Benefits:
Complete health insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.
Voluntary Benefits:
Voluntary additional life insurance, short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts.
Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) as well as the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
Additional perks of joining Clackamas include tuition waiver for employees and their qualifying dependents, on-campus wellness activities, professional development opportunities, and generous leave policies.
Tuition Waiver:
Classified employees, their spouse, domestic partner, and/or IRS dependent(s) are eligible for tuition waivers for CCC-sponsored classes. (Fees and other costs are not waived).
Paid Time Off:
Vacation Leave- 88 hours/ year (after probation) Sick Leave- 8 hours/ month Personal Leave- up to 32 hours/ year (after probation)
Summer Schedule:
Summer Schedule is from the first week of summer term through Labor Day weekend. During Summer Schedule, the College shifts to a 4-day, 9-hour per day workweek (36 hours). The College is closed Fridays. Classified employees receive their regular pay during summer schedule.
For more information please see our benefits page here.