Green Jobs Workforce Development Coordinator

Green Jobs Workforce Development Coordinator Date: 2009-12-09, 12:24PM Green Jobs Workforce Development Coordinator Rising Sun Energy Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit based Berkeley, is looking for a qualified case manager/job counselor for the Green Energy Training Services (GETS) program, a green jobs workforce development program in Energy Efficiency.
Rising Sun Energy Center Rising Sun Energy Center was founded in Santa Cruz, CA in 1994, and began as a demonstration site and education center for renewable energy and conservation techniques. In 2000, the organization moved to Berkeley, CA, and began the first iteration of what has become our flagship program, California Youth Energy Services (CYES). Since that time, Rising Sun Energy Center has expanded the scope of its services to include adult workforce green job training. For more information, please visit www.RisingSunEnergy.org <http://www.RisingSunEnergy.org>
Green Energy Training Services (GETS) The GETS program is a 100 hour training module consisting of classroom, lab and field training designed to prepare adults with barriers to employment for entry-level jobs in the Energy Efficiency and Building Performance industries. Barriers to employment can include but are not limited to:
€ Recent incarceration € Gang affiliation € Lack of experience € Displaced worker € Chronic welfare recipient € Substance abuse issues € Veteran status
The goal of the GETS program is to develop the skills, knowledge, and vocabulary to evaluate, record, and fix energy efficiency related problems in residential and small commercial buildings. In addition, participants will review basic math concepts as they learn to calculate, assess, and determine energy conservation and utility cost reduction solutions. Participants also practice completing a residential energy assessment and communicating with customers.
The Workforce Development Coordinator Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities The Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for: € Working closely with the GETS Program Director to ensure the overall success of the GETS program. € Developing, publicizing and implementing a program intake, selection and monitoring structure. € Providing case management services for job trainees throughout the course of the GETS program and during the follow-up service period. € Developing, reporting, evaluating, and monitoring budgets, data, and various program aspects. This includes some data entry. € Assessing trainees¹ psychosocial needs and developing psychosocial and employability goals in the form of a Personal Career Development plan, maintaining and organizing case files and providing job placement services to trainees who complete the training program. € Developing and maintaining business contacts in the Building Performance and Energy Efficiency fields for job placement, providing retention (post placement) services to program graduates through regular follow-up and assessment, assisting employers to ensure the successful integration of GETS graduates into the workplace and acting as a liaison between employers and GETS graduates. € Assisting in the planning, marketing and implementing of quarterly employer council meetings.
Requirements: € BA/BS in human services, social services, education, or related field; college course work may be substituted for previous experience in vocational services, criminal justice, or related field showing progressively increasing responsibility on a year-for-year basis. MSW preferred. € Own a car with valid driver¹s license and insurance; ability to travel 20-30% of time within a 30 mile radius of the downtown Berkeley office € Excellent written and oral communication skills € Minimum of 2 years experience working with target population € Minimum 1 year experience working with employers and/or industry groups € Demonstrated interest in environmental education, activism, or community service € Self motivated, self-starter who works well independently and in teams € Creative problem solving € Extremely well organized € Basic fluency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, etc. € Ability to work and focus in a fast-paced environment € Ability to work flexible hours (e.g., evenings and occasional weekends) € Ability to lift between 30-40 lbs
Preferences: € Case management experience € Job counseling experience € Basic knowledge of Building Performance, Energy Efficiency, and Construction industries € Spanish-English bilingual € CPR and First Aid certified
This is a half-time hourly position paying $18-22.00 per hour (compensation commensurate with experience) without benefits. There is the possibility of this position becoming fulltime within 6 months to a year.
Please send resume and cover letter by December 11th to: Christina Chan Operations Manager Rising Sun Energy Center C...@RisingSunEnergy.org 510-665-1501 ext. 13
* Compensation: $18 - $22 per hour (commensurate with experience) * This is a part-time job. * This is at a non-profit organization. * Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. * Please, no phone calls about this job! * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.