Senior Consultant, Human Services

Company: Resource Development Associates Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

The OpportunityAre you looking to effect change through research and consulting? Do you have experience managing multiple, simultaneous mixed-methods evaluation and/or strategic and program planning projects? If so, we encourage you to explore our Senior Consultant role in the Human Services Practice. At Resource Development Associates (RDA), Senior Consultants manage diverse collection of projects that leverage their consulting services (e.g., evaluation, planning, grant writing) and content expertise (e.g., juvenile justice, mental health, economic development). For this opportunity, significant experience in public sector consulting and business development/client cultivation is preferred. The Senior Consultant position is mid-level in our consulting career path and can lead to other levels of employment.About RDAFor more than 35 years, RDA has provided consultation to public, private, and social sector organizations working across the public safety net system to address persistent social, health, and economic problems. Our services include research, assessment, planning, grant writing, organizational development, training and coaching, facilitation, data system development, and evaluation. We believe in working collaboratively with one another and with our clients and, as lifelong learners, we believe that people and organizations can grow and change.What You'll Achieve in Your First YearAs a Senior Consultant, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams, develop mastery as a subject-matter or skills expert, and employ your analytical and creative thinking skills to tackle clients' thorniest issues. You'll work on several consulting projects simultaneously, leading and collaborating with others who bring different backgrounds and skillsets. Every day and every project is different and we are constantly learning, but here is a sample of what you can expect to experience and accomplish in your first year:Project Management and Client Engagement

• Lead projects with high levels of complexity, ambiguity, and intensity across multiple content areas and consulting services (evaluation, planning, etc.)
• Lead client-facing activities
• Develop collaborative working relationships with clients, becoming experts of their organizations
• Understand and communicate the impact of RDA's work to internal and external audiencesDevelop Mastery of Content or Consulting Skills
  • Serve as a thought partner for consulting services and/or content expertise
  • Support teammates in developing analytic, client-facing, and other consulting skills
  • Engage in bi-directional feedback and demonstrate the ability to be responsive to feedbackAbout You
    • Demonstrated experience in being a quick learner and self-directed team player able to manage a fluid workload
    • Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse communities
    • Fluency leading strategic planning, program evaluation, organizational development and continuous quality improvement processes
    • Demonstrated ability to present information in clear, concise writing for technical and lay audiences
    • Minimum 4 years' relevant consulting or similar work experience in RDA's service areas
    • Graduate degree in social welfare, public policy, organizational development business administration, or fields related to RDA's content and service areas preferred; additional experience may replace educationBenefits of Working at RDA
      • Dynamic and collaborative workplace
      • Family-friendly environment with flexible schedules
      • 100% RDA-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employees
      • 401k, with RDA discretionary match after 2 years
      • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking expenses
      • Individual stipends for professional development
      • Individual stipends for home office setup while RDA is 100% remote
      • Access to discounted retail products and services via ADP LifeMartCelebrating Diversity and InclusionRDA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equitable and inclusionary hiring practices. We strongly encourage applicants to apply from all cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and ages.When ApplyingPlease include a cover letter, writing sample, and references with your resume.

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