JobTrain, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Career Development Specialist
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$31.83/hr - $34.05/hr
1+ years expJobTrain, Inc. is an organization dedicated to helping the community achieve full economic mobility through career advancement programming. The Career Development Specialist will recruit clients, assist with enrollment into programs, provide coaching and guidance, and develop employer partnerships for job placements.
Communities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Outreach – Represent JobTrain at outreach events designed to recruit potential clients, students and employers. Build and manage relationships with potential employers for graduating students
Orientation / Registration - Conduct orientation for clients interested in becoming students, guide clients through intake documentation and assessments to determine eligibility for low- and no-cost services, process registration and enroll student-clients into vocational workshops and 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-case manage as 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 dress and grooming in various workplaces
Work Experience / Job Placement - Facilitate job search, job placement, and work experience externships. Identify job opportunities and present job leads. Submit resumes to potential employers. Track employer placements for subsequent reporting
Reporting – Deliver and report status, outcomes and program deliverables for internal / external audiences in a timely manner
Collaborate – Partner with career development staff and JobTrain staff to provide input / feedback to document and proactively and continuously improve career development / JobTrain processes
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of relevant career experience in the job development and placement space
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.)
Understanding of caseload management and documentation, including assessing and meeting client job and career needs, staying organized in follow up, documentation, and reporting job placements
Excellent customer service and client rapport-building skills demonstrated by maintaining and modeling a professional demeanor while efficiently performing the required job duties
Communication skills, especially the ability to guide conversations and achieve employment goals effectively & efficiently
Facilitation and public speaking skills with the ability to deliver training workshops in a variety of settings on a 1-1 basis or for a group
Critical thinking through a lens of empathy, compassion, equity, innovation & inclusion
Understanding of grant funded programs, eligibility criteria, databases & reporting parameters
Ability to work independently, autonomously and toward JobTrain's mission and career development team goals (i.e.: organization & task management, set and meet personal and professional goals, use adequate discernment)
Broad familiarity with software and systems (i.e.: MS Suite, spreadsheets, databases, meeting technology, etc.)
Must be able to travel to different sites as needed, within Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties, including occasional evenings and weekends
Successful candidates must have legal work eligibility in the United States (per USCIS Form I-9 instructions)
JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check
Benefits
Numerous health benefit plans and premium coverage of 90%
Vision and dental
Flex spending and HSA programs
401K with a 5% match after joining
EAP and emergency services
Vacation time
Paid sick leave
Long-term disability and life insurance
10 observed holidays including a whole week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
Company
JobTrain, Inc.
JobTrain transforms lives and communities in Silicon Valley.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase