Reentry Career
4 weeks ago
The Career Pathways division at Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) bridges participants to employment, career opportunities, and post-secondary education. As a Reentry Career Academic Coordinator, you will guide participants through understanding high-growth sectors, careers, training options, and immediate employment opportunities. You will work one-on-one with participants to develop personalized career and education plans aimed at achieving their short and long-term goals, ultimately leading to economic self-sufficiency.
Applicants should have experience serving adult ages 18-30 years olds within the following priority populations: Justice involved, system impacted, undocumented, disconnected from education, unemployed and underemployed, public housing residents from San Francisco, foster care, pregnant and parenting. All applicants should be able to act with a sense of urgency, carry a caseload of up to 60 clients, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and innovation in working with youth and adults facing multiple barriers.
Reports To: Manager of Education & Career Pathways
Location: San Francisco, CA
Benefits:
- Compensation: $28 - $32/hour
- Classification: Exempt, Full-time
- 16 Paid BACR Holidays
- Up to 3 week's vacation and additional sick time
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, hospital indemnity, wellness/mental health benefits, pet insurance, WellHub pass, 403b
- Professional Development Opportunities
- 2+ years' experience navigating reentry workforce opportunities
- Must be bilingual in Spanish
- Experience with data entry and analysis
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to problem-solve and identify priorities with a sense of urgency
- Familiarity working with undocumented transitional aged youth and adults in the Bay Area
- Familiar with the criminal justice system and its impact on marginalized communities
- Ability to work full time, including some evenings and periodic Saturdays
- Successful completion of Live Scan/fingerprinting upon hire
- 2+ years’ experience in the workforce development field
- 2+ years’ experience working with youth and/or adults ages 18-30 years old, particularly those facing multiple barriers
- 2+ years’ experience with workshop facilitation/lesson planning
- 2+ years’ experience with college counseling or college access support
- 2+ years’ experience working with system involved young adults
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with youth development frameworks and familiar with Restorative Justice and trauma-responsive approaches
- Able to provide a consistent, professional, and positive relationship to the participants we serve
- Able to work well under pressure and seek help when needed
- Able to work in ambiguity; innovative, flexible, nimble, self-motivated, self-directed
- Valid California Driver’s License and access to an insured, registered and operational vehicle to use for work purposes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and database software.
- Ability to scan, edit and create PDF files and experience with shared files
- Ability to be on call
Desired Qualifications
- Reentry lived experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work
- Knowledgeable of Bay Area communities and career and education resources
- Ability to assess crisis situations and initiate action independently and without direction
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to deadlines
- Familiar with working with the local community college networks and or career pathways.
- Willingness and ability to take initiative
- Ability to empathize with colleagues and individuals from a racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic and cultural diversity backgrounds
Reentry Career & Academic Coordinator Responsibilities
- Conduct in depth overview of Career Action Plan (CAP) with participant to promote academic and employment objectives
- Conduct in-person coaching sessions with participants to monitor progress of CAP’s
- Collaborate with case managers for effective case planning
- Refer participants to additional services and programs and accompany them as necessary
- Utilize industry standards to advise participants toward careers of interest and of growth
- Advise participants on career paths using industry standards
- Develop both short term and long term educational and career plans using work readiness assessments
- Troubleshoot work site issues with participants, support and empower them to resolve workplace conflicts, provide one on one training as needed
- Be available for participants who have completed active participation in the program to continue and assist in job coaching and advising, as needed
- Responsible for maintaining case notes on each client; accurately and regularly input data into database system, spreadsheets and funder databases to maintain participant information in accordance with BACR’s standards and any program-specific funder(s)’ requirements
- Facilitate case conferencing sessions with stakeholders, collecting updates and additional data on participants
- Complete evaluations, reports, and assessments as required
- Provide program updates and track progress against deadlines
- Represent BACR at workforce meetings
Career & Academic Services
- Coordinate career and employment readiness workshops
- Create curriculum focused on in-demand and hidden career sectors
- Write character and recommendation letters for participants, especially for court purposes
- Lead Career Pathway projects, such as; career panels, college trips, career advisory board, college
- success labs
- Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, GED services, colleges, vocational training, CTE
- programs, organizations, institutes, community partners, and employers
- Conduct your role as a youth development practitioner; act in accordance with BACR Best Practices
- Conduct industry-focused assessments to gauge participants’ readiness for various career pathways
Academic Support and College Access
- Collaborate with external service providers to ensure participants develop and maintain their educational and wellness plans
- Provide support to first-year college students, focusing on maximizing financial aid and minimizing loan debt
- Empower participants to make informed financial decisions about post-secondary options
- Monitor academic progress and provide counseling based on progress reports and report cards
- Assist participants through the college enrollment process, including navigating the UC and CSU systems and completing the FAFSA application
- Model and teach effective problem-solving, self-advocacy, academic mindset, self-regulation, persistence, and positive behavior
- Serve as primary contact for post-secondary education and/or vocational trainings resources in San Francisco
Requirements
About Us
Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.
BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our website at www.bacr.org.
Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.
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