Career Navigator

Five Keys Schools and Programs; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursements

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental health platform access

Descripción de la vacante

Five Keys Schools and Programs is seeking a Career Navigator for the Keys to Work program in Oakland. You will enroll clients, manage outcomes, and coordinate with Alameda County Probation Department to advance employment readiness.

The role emphasizes equity and trauma‑informed care while supporting diverse learners. You will design individual employment plans, facilitate one‑on‑one and group sessions, and help clients navigate the job market with an emphasis on sustainable outcomes and

Formación

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Problem solving and critical thinking in diverse settings.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma‑informed approaches.

Responsabilidades

• Track participants, outcomes, and paperwork using required databases.
• Collaborate with the Job Developer to place clients in opportunities.
• Recruit participants from Alameda County Probation Department.
• Conduct intake and career assessments for participants.
• Maintain comprehensive participant case files and EPs.
• Lead work‑readiness classes focusing on soft skills and digital literacy.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Cultural awareness

Emotional intelligence

Stress management

Boundaries

Descripción del empleo

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Five 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.

We are 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
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