Career Navigator

Job Details

Job Location

13th Street - Oakland, CA

Position Type

Full-Time

Education Level

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Salary Range

$29.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Schedule may vary; M-F; 37.5 hrs

Description

Mission Statement

Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys : EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.

Five Keys Overview

Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.

Our Core Competencies

A well qualified candidate has the capacity to communicate effectively, collaborate with others while building positive relationships, demonstrates strong problem solving skills, has a dynamic learning mindset, and remains committed to a high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What it's really like to join our agency...

At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. We've made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams. We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.

BENEFITS

We offer very low monthly costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous time off! Various pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403(b) are available. We provide annual reimbursements up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation, and weight loss programs. Annual athletic event participation and annual massages are reimbursed up to $50. Other Company-paid benefits, including free wellness-related apps, an Employee Assistance Program, and a comprehensive mental health care platform, are available to you and your dependents.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

TheFive Keys Career Navigator reports to the Assistant Director of Workforce Services and is accountable for enrolling, supporting, and tracking outcomes for clients in the Keys to Work program funded by the Alameda County Probation Department. The Career Navigator will perform targeted recruitment, complete candidate intake and administer vocational assessments. In addition, the position is responsible for developing individual employment plans and designing and facilitating one-on-one and group job readiness activities.

Weare looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. This job is for you if you are a leader who is self-driven, innovative, kind, and has a growth mindset. Additionally, you support the Five Keys' mission by creating a supportive environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens. You are also ready to contribute to our appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use required databases to track participants and their employment readiness activities, outcomes, and paperwork
• Work closely with the Job Developer to get clients placed in employment opportunities
• Assist recruitment of participants from Alameda County Probation Department (ACPD)
• Coordinate and / or conduct one-on-one intake and career assessments for participants
• Maintain case files for all participants that include enrollment and assessment information, Individual Employment Plans (EP), and records of attendance, completed or in progress work-readiness classes. And other documentation
• Coordinate and / or facilitate work-readiness classes that development of employment soft skills, interview preparedness, and financial and digital literacy
• Maintain accurate activity records for Five Keys databases and prepare data reports when needed
• Maintain client demographic and program enrollment information in ACPD databases, including Enterprise as needed
• Prepare for and attend ACPD and workforce network partner meetings and trainings as needed
• Communicate participant employment assessment results, employment plans, and progress with Five Keys and / or ACPD staff
• Help to advise participants on career paths and opportunities for placement into jobs, training programs, or transitional employment opportunities
• To ensure continuation of services, develop and maintain strong connections and referrals to Alameda County Job Centers, including the Comprehensive and Reentry Job Centers
• Conduct regular follow-ups with referrals to determine participant progress post-release
• Document all direct placement into unsubsidized / subsidized / transitional employment
• Attend all training and professional development opportunities available for program staff
• Build and maintain relationships within the network of local service providers
• Create employee / participant feedback surveys, track and analyze incoming data, and attend engagement activities.
• Take a lead role in criminal justice and reentry training, planning, and implementation initiatives as needed
• Abide by Five Keys and Probation policies and procedures
• Reach out to supportive employment agencies, including the Department of Rehabilitation, Ed Roberts Campus, and The ARC of the East Bay to identify employment pathways for people with disabilities
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is contingent upon :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to : conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).