| Position/ Title |
Career Development Coordinator
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| Sector/ Sub-sector |
Client Services |
| Supervisor |
Career Development Manager |
| Classification |
Full time |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
Jewish
Vocational Service helps individuals and businesses achieve their
employment goals by providing the skills necessary for success in
today’s workplace. Individuals making the transition into new work
environments benefit from JVS career and employment counseling, job
placement, English instruction and occupational skills training
programs. JVS is a non-sectarian, not-for profit corporation
founded in 1973. JVS is a nationally recognized innovator in
workforce development, and plays a leadership role in collaborative
employment and training efforts throughout San Francisco.
The JVS BEST
Pro program is a professional development series for employment
services providers, such as job developers and employment
specialists. The program trains participants to increase the
capacity of their respective agencies by improving the services
offered to their clients. BEST Pro has been offered, in varying
format, for more than eight years and is funded by the San Francisco
Mayor’s Office of Community Development (MOCD). The format for the
2008-09 training series has not yet been finalized but is likely to
include weekly three-hour workshops offered in two cycles in the
fall of 2008 and spring of 2009.
The Youth Pro
program is a new program that JVS will be implementing to expand the
capacity of youth workforce development staff. Youth employment
staff throughout San Francisco will participate in the program to
receive training on best practices and procedures that can ensure
the highest quality of direct service to clients. This program will
launch for the first time in 2008/2009 and is funded by the San
Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (SF OEWD).
Position
Summary:
Under the
supervision of the Career Development Manager, The Career
Development Coordinator will administer all workshops for both the
Youth Pro and BEST Pro programs. The Coordinator will develop, lead
and facilitate workshops that build on the expertise of participants
to provide training that will be immediately be useful in
participants’ work with job-seekers. The Coordinator will work
closely with guest speakers, program partners and JVS staff to
coordinate programming and workshop content. The Coordinator will
ensure the highest quality instruction for all workshop participants
by coordinating the development and maintenance of curricula,
facilitating participants’ data collection, monitoring classroom
attendance and providing direct instruction. The Coordinator will
evaluate effectiveness, and perform other functions necessary to the
success of the program.
Responsibilities:
Program
Coordination
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Coordinate, facilitate and teach regularly scheduled workshops
for both BEST Pro and Youth Pro training program tracks.
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Coordinate
all logistics including material preparation, room and location
assignments, AV needs, guest speaker participation and
substitute teachers as needed.
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Arrange
for guest speakers and panelists to participate in workshop
delivery; ensure all logistics are coordinated for guest
speakers to feel prepared to present.
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Facilitate
opportunities for JVS employment specialists and other JVS staff
to take part in the training programs.
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Incorporate various modalities of teaching which regard to the
needs of learning style differences and learning disabilities.
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Participate in other Client Services departmental coordination
as needed.
Program
Administration
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Ensure
compliance with contract objectives and with funding source,
government, and JVS reporting requirements; represent JVS at
appropriate community forums; maintain superior customer service
with funders, staff, collaborating agencies, and participants at
all times.
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Perform
on-going program assessment and evaluation, participate in
agency planning, and provide assistance to agency grant writers
where required.
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Coordinate
that all participant feedback, satisfaction, achievement, and
other outcomes data are collected on an on-going basis and
communicated in a timely manner.
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Coordinate
inputting data in JVS database. Compile, analyze, verify and
submit data according to funding schedule and guidelines.
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Participate in JVS agency meetings and activities as needed.
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Other
duties as assigned.
Workshop
Facilitation and Classroom Instruction
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Design,
plan and lead workshop sessions for both seasoned and novice
employment specialists on topics such as:
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Improving Your Intake and Case Management Skills
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Finding and Using Community Resources
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Facilitating Group and Individual Sessions
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Applications, On-Line and Otherwise
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The
Master Application and on-line application
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Developing Your Pitch
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Organizing the Job Search
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Creating and Revising Exciting Resumes
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Improve Your Participants’ Interview Skills
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Developing Leads through Labor Market
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Addressing Employer Concerns
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Networking for Yourself and for Your Participants
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Provide
instruction and facilitation for some portion of each workshop
in collaboration with guest speakers (community partners,
experts in the field, employers, etc.).
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Facilitate
other Client Services career development workshops as needed.
Curriculum
Development
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Conduct
needs assessments; set goals and parameters for instruction;
develop and adapt innovative and appropriate curricula, course
outlines, and lesson plans; plan and develop new workshops.
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Regularly
evaluate and revise curricula, resources, and materials to keep
instruction up-to-date and of the highest quality.
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Coordinate
curricula and course content with other programs at JVS.
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Gather and
develop resources and community referral information to
distribute to program participants.
Program
Outreach and Community Relations
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Serve as
contact person and act as a liaison between JVS and workforce
development agencies that benefit from the training series.
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Coordinate, facilitate and screen applicants for training
programs, and advise applicants on appropriate steps for
enrollment. Ensure appropriate client recruitment, enrollment,
and education.
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Outreach
to appropriate referral sources and the general public to
attract appropriate workforce staff to participate in program.
Establish relationships in the community to coordinate guest
speakers based on expertise in the field.
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In
collaboration with the Career Development Manager, ensure that
program content and format is meeting the needs of participating
workforce development agencies and San Francisco job developers
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Experience):
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Experience
working in the workforce development field with an understanding
of the job search process, particularly in relation to
populations who face language, cultural, and socio-economic
barriers; ability to inspire and motivate program participants
to personal excellence.
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Demonstrated experience in program coordination.
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Experience
teaching or facilitating the specified content area to adult
learners in a classroom setting.
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Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum for a variety
of learning styles; a clearly articulated educational
philosophy; strong classroom management skills. Excellent
cross-cultural communication skills and the ability and
willingness to work with economically and culturally diverse
clientele.
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Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, patience, diplomacy, and
high level of customer service skills.
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Attention
to detail, ability to complete paperwork accurately and in a
timely manner; well-organized and able to work under pressure,
with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Computer
proficient in MS Office or similar program, understanding of
concept of relational database, competent in using Internet and
excellent research abilities.
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B.A./B.S
degree in a related field preferred.
Salary:
$42,000 - $45,000
Benefits:
Our most valuable resource is our people. JVS offers a
generous host of benefits as part of our efforts to keep JVS a
motivating, healthy, and productive place.
Health care for employee and family, Accrued Four Weeks Vacation,
Federal and Jewish holidays, Retirement Plan, Life Insurance,
Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral
Incentive Program, and Training Programs.
How To
Apply:
For complete job description, please visit
http://www.jvs.org/jobs.htm.
This position is contingent on funding restrictions and will be
re-evaluated annually
Please email
cover letter and resume to
myuan@jvs.org; please use Career Development Coordinator
in subject line.
JVS is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic
background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
national origin or disabilities. Please let us know if you need
accommodations for the interview process.
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