Job Openings (updated 8/4/10)

Career Counselor/Implementation Specialist - San Jose

About the Education Fund
The SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund is a joint effort of SEIU UHW-West and contributing employers organized to provide high quality educational and training opportunities for healthcare workers who are Service Employees International Union members throughout California and parts of Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent comprehensive benefits package and talented professional colleagues. We have offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Fresno, San Jose, Los Angeles, Portland & Denver. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

Career Counselor/Implementation Specialist - San Jose
The Career Counselor/Implementation Specialist provides career counseling to, and assists in developing and monitoring training programs for union healthcare workers. This is a full-time, salaried position located in our San Jose office. The position is temporary for up to one year. Travel to training locations, including overnight trips may be occasionally required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Education Fund staff, unions, employees and instructors to develop, implement, and provide outreach for training programs for healthcare workers.
• Develop recruitment and training materials and keep required documentation of training programs and participants.
• Meet individually with participants providing advice and guidance on career paths within the healthcare field.
• Provide individual assessments, enrollment, case management and referral services to participants while maintaining relevant education plans, case files, tracking reports, and written compliance reports.
• Process participant stipends, which includes the collection and analysis of collected data.
• Communicate with Education Fund staff, unions, and employers regarding ongoing programs.
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

• Experience and knowledge to counsel members regarding college prerequisites and requirements in the healthcare field.
• Knowledge of healthcare occupations and skill requirements.
• Commitment to working within a labor/management environment.
• Ability to conduct various forms of basic and vocational skills testing.
• Ability to work with a diverse membership is essential.
• Ability to work independently and develop relationships with educational institutions, unions, and healthcare employers.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing work requirements.
• Strong written, oral, computer, organizational and problem solving skills are critical for success in this position.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and automobile in good working order required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience planning and implementing educational or training programs preferred.
• 3 to 5 years general experience within a union, non profit, or healthcare environment preferred.
• BA or advanced degree preferred. (Degree in career counseling is desired.)

Please send resume and cover letter with “Temp Career Coun./IS” in subject line to recruiter@seiu-uhweduc.org.