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Job Developer

Center Point, Inc Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA

1d ago

$31+/hr Full time Employment Services Job Coaching Job Development

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Job Description

Center Point, Inc is seeking a Job Developer to support client vocational and employment progress in Oakland, CA. In this onsite role, you will assess clients’ vocational and educational skills, strengthen job-seeking capabilities, and work directly with employers and partner agencies to improve job outcomes.

What you’ll do

Assess clients’ vocational and educational skills, interests, and related employment needs.
Teach clients how to plan and prepare for employment, including resume preparation, job search techniques, and interviewing skills.
Lead both group and individual discussions centered on recovery and employment-related issues.
Identify and develop appropriate job opportunities for clients while maintaining a database of job listings provided by employers.
Collect program data and prepare monthly narrative and statistical reports describing vocational and job development activities.
Develop and provide job-seeking workshops for clients.
Accompany clients who are having difficulty finding work during the job search process.
Maintain strong working relationships with public and private agencies that provide vocational assistance.
Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical data and written reports covering vocational, re-entry, and other program activities.
Meet with the Program Coordinator and Program Manager to provide oral and written progress updates.
Contact local employers to obtain jobs for Center Point clients and match client skills with potential employers.
Regularly check in with employers and clients to support productive, ongoing working relationships.
Emphasize clients’ positive attributes while helping clients overcome barriers and deficits to employment.
Support preparation for the vocational phase of treatment through regular counseling contacts and a vocational treatment plan tailored to each client.
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include coverage for other shifts, locations, and responsibilities based on agency needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences (required).
Knowledge of drug addiction, drug abuse patterns, and treatment methodology (required).
Experience with vocational counseling and working with hard-to-place populations in employment settings (required).
Experience working in a residential drug or alcohol treatment program is highly desirable.

Minimum standards

Consistently performs above standard for regular functions of the position, with productivity equal to salary earned.
Shows initiative by taking on additional tasks and responsibilities beyond defined duties.
Is organized, meets deadlines, and submits accurate work on time without frequent reminders.
Responds to and respects supervisor concerns, training, directions, and assignments while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Communicates effectively with other staff, departments, and agencies; seeks supervision before key decisions and provides thorough, prompt debriefing.
Demonstrates acquisition of new skills by attending training and engaging in school or certification as applicable.
Adheres to and upholds Center Point policies, procedures, and philosophy, serving as a role model for Center Point concepts.
Maintains professional, courteous interactions with clients, the public, board members, and senior management.
Develops and provides job-seeking workshops and develops and maintains a job bank.
Collects data and prepares reports that quantify and describe vocational and job development activities.

Compensation: USD 31 per hourly. Location: Oakland, CA (onsite).

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