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About the Role

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the San Francisco community through legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services, and residential treatment programs. We support formerly homeless adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders by providing a continuum of integrated direct care services. Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

Responsibilities

Supports the Training Manager in teaching vocational subjects, including Peer to Peer Occupational Skills Training.
Supports the Training Manager in the operations of the agency’s computer lab, including computer training courses, vocational training, self-paced tutorials, and open lab time for clients.
Teaches classes covering Introduction to the PC, Microsoft Office Suite applications, and use of the Internet.
Assists in developing and revising curriculum for computer and vocational training.
Provides student outreach, assessment, class placement, support, and evaluation.
Provides follow-up to assist clients in implementing and revising Individual Service Plans with advocacy and direct intervention as needed.
Liaisons with Department of Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and other providers as needed to ensure service provision.
Maintains training calendar and registration system.
Co-facilitate workshops and seminars as needed.
Creates and maintains confidential client files and unit of service records detailing services provided, case progress, and outcomes for each client.
Conducts intake and assessment of client needs, interests and abilities related to considering or pursuing employment goals.
Develops written Individual Service Plans delineating steps necessary to consider and/or pursue client job goals.
Maintains awareness of relevant resources and services so as to provide information and referral for clients.
Assists clients in review of job goals, assessment of job search needs, individual service plan development, resume development, application preparation, interview preparation and other direct job search support activities.
Advocates for and refers clients to outside resources as appropriate.
Meets with clients for creative job development tailored to client needs and skills and/or to match with job orders.
Solicits, accepts, and reviews job orders from employers.
Provides retention services as needed and follow-up at regular intervals.
Co-facilitates job search skills and career workshops, seminars, job clubs, and support groups as needed.
Creates and maintains confidential client files and unit of service records detailing services provided, case progress, and outcomes for each client.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of two years in employment services, direct service delivery, or closely related experience, and teaching or training students in computer applications, managing computer-based instruction, and curriculum development.
General understanding of HIV/AIDS and other barriers to employment.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Patience, diplomacy, and a high level of customer service skills are required.
Proven understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Windows.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to engage clients during training classes.
Knowledge of and demonstrated sensitivity to people with disabilities (including people with HIV/AIDS and mental health conditions), people of color, and people of low-income status required.
Ability to be sensitive to and work well with people with disabilities (including HIV/AIDS), people of color, sexual minorities, gender minorities, and low-income individuals.
Familiarity with the San Francisco labor market, business community, and human service and training resources.
Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Access.

Skills

Vocational Skills Training
Peer to Peer Occupational Skills Training
Computer Training
Introduction to the PC
Microsoft Office Suite
Internet Use
Curriculum Development
Client Outreach
Assessment
Class Placement
Client Support
Client Evaluation
Service Coordination
Individual Service Plan Implementation
Advocacy
Direct Intervention
Liaison with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors
Program Coordination
Training Calendar Management
Registration System Management
Workshop Facilitation
Seminar Facilitation
File Management
Contractual Reporting
Client Intake
Client Needs Assessment
Client Interests Assessment
Client Abilities Assessment
Employment Goal Setting
Individual Service Plan Development
Resource Awareness
Information and Referral
Employment Preparation
Job Search Needs Assessment
Resume Development
Application Preparation
Interview Preparation
Job Development
Job Placement
Job Order Review
Retention Services
Job Search Skills Workshop Facilitation
Career Workshop Facilitation
Job Club Facilitation
Support Group Facilitation
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Access

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Exempt

Experience Level

Minimum of two years

Education Level

B.A. in Business Administration, Social Work, Human Services or Education highly desirable

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement
Generous paid time-off
California Bar dues
Professional development

About the Company

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the San Francisco community through legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services, and residential treatment programs.
We support formerly homeless adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders by providing a continuum of integrated direct care services.
All of our programs are grounded in a social rehabilitation philosophy that integrates harm reduction and daily living skills within a safe and supportive environment.
Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.
Values that Guide Us: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect
If you’re passionate about making a real impact in your community, working in a dynamic, inclusive environment, and helping people rebuild their lives, PRC Baker Places is the place for you.