Senior Career & Academic Coach

Location: San Francisco, CA Compensation and Benefits: Annual Salary: $70,304. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and other health benefits; reimbursement for travel for work purposes; monthly cell phone stipend; and a laptop if needed. Minimum Qualifications Ability to work full time (Mon-Fri, with some evenings and rarely Saturdays). Successful completion of Live Scan/fingerprinting (upon hire). 3+ years’ experience in the workforce field. 3+ years’ experience working with multi‑barrier youth and/or adults ages 14-30 years old. 3+ years’ experience with college counseling or college access support. Excellent organization and leadership skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with the framework or practice of Youth Development. Familiar with the concept and practice of Restorative Justice. Familiar with Trauma Responsive approaches and practices. High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work. Ability to provide a consistent, professional, and positive relationship to the participants we serve. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to deadlines. 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 problem‑solve and identify priorities with a sense of urgency. Desired Qualifications Bilingual in Spanish (speaking and writing). High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work. Ability to provide a consistent, professional, and positive adult relationship to the participants we serve. Ability to assess crisis situations and initiate action independently and without direction. 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. Familiarity with restorative justice and trauma informed care, a plus. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to serve in diverse communities and as part of a team. Knowledge of Bay Area communities and career resources. Ability to empathize with colleagues and individuals from a racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic and cultural diversity backgrounds. Senior Career Coach Responsibilities Career Pathway Projects: Take lead in building out Career Pathway projects such as career panels, college trips, career advisory board, college success labs. Coordinate with workshop staff on new Career and Employment readiness workshops. Point person for post‑secondary education and/or vocational training resources in San Francisco. Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, GED services, Colleges, Vocational training and CTE programs in San Francisco. Create curriculum for participants to receive information on in‑demand and hidden career sectors. Represent BACR’s Career Pathway team at workforce meetings in San Francisco. Consistently meet deadlines and work with a sense of urgency. Develop and maintain communication and positive relationships with organizations, institutes, community partners, and employers. Complete evaluations, reports, and assessments as required; provide program updates and progress reports. Track and meet deadlines for submission of reports and other documentation. Monitor and approve staff timesheets, if needed. Participate in all meetings, workshops, and activities organized by BACR and district agencies. Academic Support, College Access and Post‑Secondary Retention: Work with external service providers to ensure participants develop and maintain their educational plan; provide college support for 1st‑year college students; assist participants with the college application process; support participants in maximizing financial aid, minimizing loan debt, and making informed financial decisions; empower participants with knowledge for financial aid; monitor academic progress and counseling focused on progress reports and report cards; model and teach effective problem‑solving, self‑advocacy, academic mindset, self‑regulation, persistence and positive behavior. Job Coaching, Career Advising and Job Development: Create short‑term and long‑term Career Action Plans using work readiness assessments; ensure participants are meeting goals; coach participants through subsidized work site placements; meet with participants monthly; troubleshoot work site issues; support and empower them to resolve workplace conflicts; advise participants toward careers of interest and growth; train worksite supervisors; conduct industry‑focused assessments; meet frequently with case managers; be available to former participants for continued advising; connect with local employers to create internships and job placements. Work‑Based Learning, Job Placement and Job Retention: Manage data tracking system that captures career and educational pathways, job placement, business engagement, and participant success; generate subsidized work sites; recruit work sites; create and execute work‑site agreements; provide training to work sites; conduct regular work‑site visits; generate and maintain 200+ job opportunities; build relationships with employers from multiple industries, especially high‑growth sectors; ensure opportunities align with career/academic pathways. BACR is an equal‑opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marital or family status, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability (including AIDS or AIDS‑related complex), or military status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bay Area Community Resources