Career Development Specialist

Job Train is an organization on the move. We are delivering best in class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.”

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we’ve been servicing literally anyone and everyone who journeys through our doors at one of our (now) six, Bay Area career or training centers.

We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients.

We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.

We are growing, and we need your help!

The Career Development Specialist (CDS) plays a key role in our vocational education program. The primary responsibilities of the CDS include,scheduling enrollments,addressing and overcoming barriers to education and employment, coaching and guiding students preparing them for the workplace, and developing andmaintainingemployer partnerships to for jobs and placement opportunities for our graduating students.

This position offers flexible hours and locations; however, 3 days minimum are expected to work in-office depending upon the needs of the clients,students and organization.

During the initial training period, working from home may be restricted or unavailable.

• Orientation / Registration-Guide clients through intake documentation and assessments todetermineeligibility for low- and no-cost services, process registration and enroll student-clients into educational programs.
• Coaching / Counseling / Case Management– Monitor and document student-client progress and provide feedback on a regular basis. Provide personal and career counseling and coaching as needed. Refer for additional supportive services and co-casemanageas needed.
• Training
  - Evaluate client needs and provide 1-1 or group training as needed on topics such as resume writing, mock interviews, critical thinking, soft skills, role play,appropriate dressand grooming in various workplaces.
• Work Experience / Job Placement-Collaborate with Employment Specialist for Job Placement activities.
  
  Track employer placements for subsequent reporting.
• Reporting– Deliver and report status,outcomes and program deliverables for internal / external audience sin a timely manner.
• Collaborate– Partner with employment specialisttstaff andJobTrainstaff to provide input / feedback to document and proactively and continuously improve career development /Job Train processes.

• Proven experience with:
  Workforce development (LMI, labor force dynamics) as it relates to job placement.
• Experience in owning and managing workflow, paperwork and documentation, ensuring document and workflow processes are complete, meeting deadlines.
• Understanding or experience managing a caseload. Account management or grant management experience may be considered.
• Direct experience working with specialized populations experiencing barriers to employment (ie: people experiencing homelessness, low-income/public assistance, justice engaged, long-term unemployment, mature workers, DV survivors, etc.)

Based on our internal career ladders, the selected applicant may qualify as either a Career Development Specialist 1 or Career Development Specialist 2. The applicant mustpossessone of the following:

CDS 1:1-2 years of relevant career experience in job development and placement space.

CDS 2: 2-4 years of relevant career…