Organization: Street Level Health Project is an Oakland-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underserved, urban, immigrant communities in the Bay Area. Street Level is “a safety net of the safety net” and serves as a point of entry to accessing health and other services for those most often overlooked and neglected, namely the uninsured underinsured, and recently arrived.

The Oakland Workers’ Collective (OWC) is a project of Street Level and was launched in March 2012. OWC is a worker-driven collective committed to building community among Oakland day laborers. We provide popular education workshops to help inform workers about their rights, create a safe and healthy avenue for connecting day laborers with employers, advocate for policies that support immigrants, and partner with other organizations that are committed to advancing the lives of low-wage immigrant workers. The OWC’s three primary focus areas are:

Occupational health trainings which serve as a preventive measure and teach workers how to have a healthy and safe work environment.
Leadership development which empower workers to become leaders and active participants in policies and issues that directly affect the lives of day laborers.
Job referrals through the OWC’s phone line which help give workers the opportunity to be called for a possible short term job without having to lose a potential day of work out on the streets.

We are looking to hire a Job Referral and Development coordinator who is committed to collaborating with our Lead Organizer to build a sustainable and empowering program, in particular with the job referral and development piece that connects workers to dignified jobs.

Please see website for more information: http:streetlevelhealth.org and www.oaklanddaylabor.com

Job Referral and Development Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Referrals (80%)

Seek job opportunities for low-wage immigrant workers that are safe, just, and sustainable.
Take day-to-day job referral calls and connect workers to employers.
Attend OWC member meetings every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm (may run later occasionally) and help with logistics and may be asked to facilitate/co-facilitate occasionally.
Help troubleshoot problems with employers and workers during job placements.
Help troubleshoot problems between workers and provide a safe space for conflict resolution.
Take a lead on interpreting and helping with communication between English speaking employers and Spanish speaking workers.
Help archive and record weekly job placements for reporting purposes.
Ensure all collective members are getting a chance for fair employment opportunities by following our organization’s job referral process.
Build and maintain relationships with day laborers and all OWC members.
Develop and cultivate employer base and maintain feedback to improve job referral process and maintain client satisfaction.

General OWC Program Assistance (10%)

Keep record and update as needed the Salesforce database with workers’ and employers information, job referral data, feedback, worker’s job performance and other information as needed for grant purposes.

Collaborate with Lead Organizer and Development Director on the preparation of the quarterly reports and any other grant reports as needed.

Coordinate OWC volunteers and delegating tasks as needed.

Collaborate with Lead Organizer with developing and maintaining infrastructure of program by documenting the processes of program.

Help facilitate one-on-one check-ins with day laborers to ensure they are supported by the OWC program and that their needs are being met within the organization’s capacity.
Participate in strengthening current partnerships with other local grassroots organizations, coalitions, partners, and community affiliates as needed.

Street Outreach (5%)

Accompany our Mam interpreter and volunteers during our breakfast outreach program one time a week or as needed at the different waiting sites regarding program services, events, and OWC.

General Organizational Support (5%)

Support occasional organizational events (such as annual holiday event).

Collaborate with other program staff on shared work areas, programs, and program development.

Work with other SLHP staff and programs as needed when programs are busy and/or understaffed.

Answer the phone and help community members who are seeking information, assistance, referrals, etc. as needed.

Attend and participate in organizational meetings and program meetings.

Qualifications:

Skills and Experience Required:

Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Understanding of social and health concerns of low-wage workers, immigrants, refugees, and/or day laborers.

Flexible work hours and willingness to work irregular hours. (Ex: early mornings, late evenings, and some Saturdays.) Scheduling may vary throughout the year depending on program needs.
Computer literacy in Microsoft office, experience with Salesforce a bonus.
Demonstrate non-profit organization and planning skills, and effectively work in a non-structured environment that allows for agility to adapt to changes in priorities.
Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to interact with different populations including staff, clients, business leaders, community partners, and funders.
A desire to help shape and develop a growing program.
Ability to work effectively in an independent and self-motivated environment.
A valid California driver’s license and good driving record

Skills and Experience Preferred (but not required):

Experience in non-profits, social services, or leadership programs for low-income, low-wage workers.

Basic knowledge of, or desire to learn trade skills (ex. construction, gardening, moving, painting, etc.) to better understand employers that call for a specific type of job.

Skill and experience with group facilitation, conflict resolution, community outreach, program development or popular education.

Mam speakers highly encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

Compensation will be $15 an hour, 40 hours per week with benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. This is a temporary position lasting until December 31, 2015 with the possibility of extending long term.

How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume to: owcjob@streetlevelhealth.org.