Job Title:
Career Advisor Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Compensation:
$22 – $25/hour

Shift/Workday:
Full Time

Organizational Overview:
The Success Center SF (SC) is a non-profit corporation founded in 1983 by Superior Court Judges who saw the need to improve the educational and vocational outcomes for the for youth engaged in the juvenile justice and foster care systems. Since then, SC has grown to provide comprehensive workforce development and education services to youth and adults who face multiple barriers to career development. SC envisions a vibrant and just society that inspires individual transformation, and understands the key role that workforce development plays in creating meaningful and productive lives.

Position Overview:
The Career Advisor provides intakes and career assessments, job readiness training, job placement and coaching, and related assistance to eligible adults, seniors, youth and dislocated workers. Program sites may include working inside detention centers and alternative education facilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to access/interpret labor market information
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, and an understanding of client database systems
• Understands the special employment needs of diverse groups. Is able to adapt materials and services to address these needs
• Strong customer service skills
• Respects and has knowledge of cultures, ethnicities, gender, sexual orientations and age groups other than one’s own, able to work effectively with all.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to SC’s mission.

Job Tasks:
Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct orientations (individual and group), intakes and career assessments with job-seekers and develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) for each participant.
• Coordinate referrals to employers, workforce programs, training opportunities and other placements, and to case managers as needed.
• Provide follow-up job coaching to ensure retention in placements.
• Data Entry – input/submit clients to platforms used by SC, WFC, Casebook, GMS, CMS, etc.
• Attend monthly Career Advisor meetings to discussed caseloads
• Attend weekly check in with Supervisor
• Attend monthly Job Huddles
• Provide job-readiness training (JRT), individually and group, on topics such as resume writing, mock interviewing, etc.
• Facilitate peer support groups for program participants
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in program logs and client files
• Conduct all activities in accordance with SC and OEWD performance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with one-year direct experience in Workforce Development desired
• Experience with employment and job readiness training
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to various Bay Area locations

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to hr@sucesscenters.org. Success Centers values inclusivity and honors differences in race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic level, gender identification and sexual orientation.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Title:
Employment Coordinator

Compensation:
$24 an hour depending on experience (DOE)

Shift/Workday:
Full Time

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation: Starting at $24/hour DOE
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
• 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off.
• 403b with BACS matching contribution.
• $3,000 per year student loan, tuition or CEUs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
• Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
• One month PAID sabbatical after 4 Years – not charging PTO.
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

Description:

• Help find meaningful work for chronically homeless and individuals recovering from mental health impairment!
• Employment Coordinators are responsible for planning, preparing, and helping to secure jobs for adults who live with mental health impairments and are working towards their recovery utilizing the Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) evidence-based practice. BACS’ staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes.
• This is a community-based position and extensive travel throughout Alameda County is required.
• Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, coach and advocate for employment program members to find competitive jobs.
• Manage a caseload of 20 program members in their employment search.
• Support the general wellness and recovery plan for participants.
• Market, advertise, and collaborate with employers and potential employers, Department of Rehabilitation representatives and other team members.
• Document and maintain all data collection, reporting, and charting records. Stay within required number of regulatory billable units per month (65% productivity).
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, clinical consultation, on-call coverage, travel, crisis/emergency coverage, weekend coverage, and agency-wide meetings and training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, business, communication, or marketing or related field plus four years of direct social service experience. Two years of experience in social services or mental health may be substituted for two years of education. Associate’s degree preferred.
• One year of experience in recruitment, marketing, and/or business to business strategy preferred.
• Two years’ experience in employment services for adults with mental illness preferred.
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, ability to type 45WPM.
• Extensive travel throughout Alameda County required.
• Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.