IT Alumni Career Coach Job at JobTrain, Menlo Park, CA

T1h4aS9aU0ZLTkFaNlp4VmU0ZEZtSnJqQkE9PQ==
  • JobTrain
  • Menlo Park, CA

Job Description

About JobTrain

JobTrain is an organization on the move.  We are delivering best-in-class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.”

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we’ve been servicing literally anyone and everyone who journeys through our doors at one of our (now) six, Bay Area career or training centers.  We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of our communities, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients.  We deliver some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility. 

We are growing, and we need your help!

About the Department and Role

Position Summary

JobTrain seeks an experienced career coach for our IT Career Pathway alumni. The program will help them gain the skills and support they need to advance their careers and obtain economic mobility. Our IT alumni have successfully completed our 3-month training program and secured employment, often overcoming barriers. You will work with them as they continue their education and/or further their careers.

This is a full-time hybrid position at our corporate headquarters in Menlo Park working 2 days in our offices and 3 days from home.   During the initial training period, this role may require more frequent in-office days.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Program . You'll work closely with a cross-functional team, including job counselors and the Impact team, to support our alumni as they plan their careers.
  • Communication . You’ll communicate consistently with our alumni, to remind them of your services and keep them informed. Deliver workshops for  alumni.
  • Coaching . Provide 1-on-1 support for alumni, which includes helping them plan their career paths, providing local career resources and information about their chosen field, addressing personal and life factors, and helping them build their own networks. You'll also keep workers confident and accountable for their goals. Typical coaching topics include, but are not limited to: exploring career options, preparing for a career change, creating/updating application documents (resumes, cover letters, CVs, LinkedIn profiles, etc.), preparing for interviews, job and internship searching, and networking strategies.
  • Outcomes . Working closely with the Impact team, measure outputs and outcomes to determine program effectiveness.
  • Documentation . Document your work with the clients so we can measure success.

Skills and Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in career coaching or  recruiting.
  • Knowledge of the IT industry
  • Have worked with similar clients and understand their motivation and  barriers.
  • Excellent relationship management skills, comfortable in a mentoring or advising  role.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bring a set of career coaching tools and  practices.
  • Great project management skills
  • Great team player
  • Basic administrative skills, familiarity with database platforms like Salesforce and spreadsheets
  • Certificate in career coaching  preferred.

Qualifications

We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also aligned with our values of teamwork, community and leadership and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below.  

COVID-19 Certification

JobTrain requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.

Compensation

JobTrain offers a competitive salary, numerous health benefit plans and premium coverage of 90%, vision and dental, flex spending and HSA programs, 401K with a 5% match after joining, EAP and emergency services, vacation time, paid sick leave, retirement program employer match, long-term disability and life insurance.  We also pay employees for 10 observed holidays including a whole week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

The hiring pay range for this position is $31.21/hr - $35.68/hr

To Apply

Please apply on our website at . We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs. 

At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process, you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.

Also, please note:

  • Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
  • Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).  
  • JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.

Additional Information

We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.

Also, please note:

  • Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
  • Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
  • JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Internship, Local area, Relocation,

Similar Jobs

Get It - Healthcare

RN Triage Nurse - Remote Job at Get It - Healthcare

We are excited to welcome experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing, fast-paced telephone triage team. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking to make a positive impact in both pediatric and adult... 

Freeport McMoRan

Process Operator Trainee - Site Services Job at Freeport McMoRan

 ...of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling...  ...and/or Maintenance groups and be trained to operate industrial processing equipment safely. Area housekeeping to include tasks such as... 

Lunacy Studios

Remote 3D Animator (UE 5.5) Job at Lunacy Studios

 ...problem solving, and will be able to partner with multiple disciplines to meet the projects needs. Responsibilities: Create animations from the ideation stage through to final implementation of features in Unreal 5.5. Work closely with other departments on... 

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

Triage Resource RN - Nurse Triage Answering Service Job at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

* Please note this is not a remote position. *JOB SUMMARY:The Triage Resource RN functions at the Standard Level of nursing practice and is responsible for the independent application of the nursing process while providing patient care. This includes, but is not limited... 

Great Basin Industrial

Welder Fitter III's Job at Great Basin Industrial

 ...you! Immediate openings for Welder III's in our Plymouth, Utah Fabrication Shop .Join our dynamic team building critical infrastructure...  ...and all applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and weld test. Day shift positions are available with a Monday through Thursday...