Career Coach, Oakland

We are seeking a self-confident team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others. The incumbent will have strong organizational abilities and great compassion in providing career counseling, case management, job readiness, job placement, and job retention services to clients with barriers to employment; including the homeless, formerly incarcerated, and low-income non-custodial parents.   You will make job placements, market Rubicon services to the community, conduct intakes and determine eligibility, conduct classes on topics such as job readiness, career advancement, and assess client needs to develop self-sufficiency plans.

There are two full-time, non-exempt positions available between our Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) and Career Employment Center (CEC) Oakland sites.

Competencies & Requirements:

·         Solid job development, career counseling and/or case management experience and expertise;
·         Workshop facilitation skills and abilities; computer and internet proficiency;
·         Teamwork, interpersonal flexibility, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to inspire others;

·         This position requires occasional travel to appointments and other Rubicon meetings; if the employee opts to meet these travel requirements by driving, proof of a valid and current driver license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report are required.

Nationally recognized, Rubicon’s mission is to transform East Bay communities by equipping low-income people to break the cycle of poverty. We offer careers to professionals in the fields of economic empowerment, mental health and wellness, legal services, and non-profit administration.

Competitive benefits include: Kaiser HMO/HSA and MetLife dental health plans, paid vacation, paid sick leave, vision service plan, 10 company holidays, and an employer sponsored 403(b) plan.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Interested? Email the following to jobs@rubiconprograms.org:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Updated resume

Note: if you are sending your email from within Rubicon, you can simply type “jobs” in the address field. If anyone you know may be interested in this position, please instruct them to follow our ‘To Apply’ instructions listed on our careers page http://www.rubiconprograms.org/careersatrubicon.html.

Job descriptions are attached.

Thank you,

510.412.9029 fax