RUBICON PROGRAMS INC
Copyright 2005 Rubicon Programs Inc.
TITLE: Employment Services Manager, Contra Costa County
AGENCY: The mission of Rubicon Programs Inc. is to create and deliver integrated solutions to profound social problems. Our purpose is to make a positive and lasting impact on people living in poverty and on people living with disabilities, especially psychiatric disabilities. We empower people to move out of poverty and improve their quality of life. Rubicon’s programs include workforce services, behavioral healthcare, case management, affordable housing, and legal services.
Rubicon Enterprises, Inc. is a supporting corporation of Rubicon Programs for the purpose of developing employment opportunities. Rubicon Enterprises operates two businesses - Rubicon Landscape Services and Rubicon Bakery. The combined annual operating budget of Enterprises and Programs is over $16 million with more than 200 employees.
Rubicon has been identified as one of the nation’s top social entrepreneurs for four years in a row by Fast Company / Monitor Group. We have been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CNN International, Inc Magazine and NPR.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Employment Services Manager works under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Workforce Services and supervises staff who provide Employment Services to local employers, insuring a high standard of service including employment retention support services to local businesses and specialized populations served by Rubicon Employment Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience providing Employment Services to the business community and specialized populations. (Additional experience may substitute for the degree, including staffing industry experience);
- Demonstrated expertise in working effectively with the business community in strengthening employer partnerships and supporting their workforce needs;
- Ability to model and reinforce industry standards and workplace professionalism;
- At least two years experience as a supervisor in a staffing services or Employment Services setting;
- Ability to work well independently, to establish priorities and to meet goals;
- Experience providing Employment Services in the Healthcare, Life Science, and/or Biotechnology industry preferred;
- Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, community agencies, employers and program participants; and
- Successful experience organizing employer events such as Job Fairs and on-site recruitments;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral forms;
- Computer skills, including experience with industry standard e-mail, internet browser, and word processing software; experience with presentation software, spreadsheets, databases, highly desired;
- Ability to meet employment outcome goals and monitor progress for management and fenders;
- This position may require occasional travel between sites in the East Bay, including Rubicon offices, One Stop Career Centers, and employer sites. If the employee opts to meet these travel requirements by driving, proof of a valid and current driver license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report are required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly supervise Employment Services staff to insure the reinforcement of industry standards in the delivery of vocational and pre- Employment Services*;
- Oversee placement targets of subordinates and assist with job placements and other programmatic outcomes to ensure that benchmarks and goals are consistently met*;
- Promote Rubicon Workforce Services to prospective sector employers and community groups*;
- Ensure job retention services are provided to clients and employers through a responsive schedule of follow-up services*;
- Participate in agency’s in-house training and staff development meetings, case conferences and staff meetings, and represent the agency at interagency gatherings;
- Ensure that all records and client progress documentation are maintained in accordance with established agency standards;
- Represent Rubicon Employment Services as a partner liaison in Contra Costa County as instructed, insuring consistent high quality support;
- Provide written progress reports on site activities and participants’ progress as required; and
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of Workforce Services, or other assigned supervisor.
* Indicates essential duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOURS: This is a full-time, exempt position.
COMPENSATION: $47,900 to $53,400. Additional compensation of 5% of salary will be provided for proven bi-lingual Spanish/English capacity. This is an exempt position.
BENEFITS: Two weeks of vacation; 11 paid holidays; 12 days of sick leave; partially paid health, dental, life insurance plans for employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week; optional employee-paid tax deferred annuity; employee assistance program; optional section 125 flexible spending accounts, and, if funds available, employer subsidized training.
NOTICE: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Rubicon reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.
APPLICATION: Send cover letter and current resume to:
Rubicon Programs Incorporated
2500 Bissell Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 412-9029 (fax)
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
