Job Description
Job Description
SummaryThe Oakland Dream Center is a transitional housing program for returning citizens. Our priority to ensure an aspirational respectful environment that allows men to thrive in their responsibility, reintegration and restorative justice.
Job Summary:
- Supports residents in job searching and placement.
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job openings and secure employment and vocational training opportunities for clients.
- Evaluates individual's background, skills, and interest and matches to potential job openings or training programs.
- Coaches and prepares candidate for interview and entry into the workforce.
- Assists residents in the development and enhancements of their resumes and application completion.
- Match applicant skills and experience with employer's requirement.
- Record and evaluate applicant education, experience, training, knowledge and skills.
- Facilitate employment and other associated group sessions for residents.
- Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to centers practices and policies.
- Maintains informed communication by utilizing all forms of technology including email and posted communication, etc.
- Possess good social and communication skills
- Is consistently attentive to residents and gives prompt, courteous service.
- Keeps management informed when problems may interfere with work being completed or resident issues.
- Responds appropriately to inquiries and complaints from residents.
- Makes cold calls to potential employers and explains the benefits and employment support services provided by programs to employers, including addressing employer's special needs;
- Accommodates changes in workload within the center.
- During light workload situations, seeks out additional tasks/duties to complete.
- Demonstrates flexibility in accepting schedule and work assignments.
- Communicates needs/concerns, etc. to management.
- Host an annual job fair for employers and residents
- Attend job fairs of local organizations and employers.
- Responsibly completes procedures scheduled during the shift without interference to the quality of work.
- Accepts and understands verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrates and maintains good time management skills.
- Projects confidence, honesty and reliability to residents and businesses (owners/managers)
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite (word, excel, PowerPoint)
- Maintains a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the residents.
- Maintains the pulse of the local hiring market and employer needs.
- Maintains accurate logs of resident's and employer interactions and progress.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills or Other Qualifications:
Required:
- Must have excellent verbal, written communications and reading skills.
- Ability to perform simple calculations by hand or with use of a calculator.
- Must be able to work well with others and perform a variety of tasks under supervision.
- Maintain a personal vehicle and proper automobile insurance coverage for duration of employment.
- Ability to delegate duties and maintain efficient standards of operation.
- 2 – 4 years of previous Sales and or Marketing experience.
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or Marketing