Senior Consultant, Human Services
Company: Resource Development Associates Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
LOCATION: Oakland, CA (currently hybrid - candidate will be
located on the West Coast)HOURS: Full time, exemptSALARY: Starting
at $90,000, commensurate with experience and locationSenior
Consultant, Human ServicesThe OpportunityAre you looking to affect
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 Sr. Consultant across a variety of human services
projects. At Resource Development Associates (RDA Consulting), Sr.
Consultants manage a diverse collection of projects that leverage
their consulting skills (e.g., evaluation, planning, grant writing)
and subject expertise (e.g., social services, economic/workforce
development, and post-secondary adult education). For this
opportunity, significant experience in organizational development,
planning, adult education, and/or workforce development is strongly
preferred. The Sr. Consultant position is mid-level in our
consulting career path and can lead to other levels of
employment.About RDA For 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
Will Achieve in Your First YearAs a Sr. 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 are 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
EngagementLead projects with high levels of complexity, ambiguity,
and intensity across multiple content areas and consulting services
(evaluation, planning, stakeholder engagement, etc.)Lead
client-facing activitiesDevelop collaborative working relationships
with clients, becoming experts of their organizationsUnderstand and
communicate the impact of RDA's work to internal and external
audiencesDevelop Mastery of Content or Consulting SkillsServe as a
thought partner for consulting services and/or content
expertiseSupport teammates in developing analytic, client-facing,
and other consulting skillsEngage in bi-directional feedback and
demonstrate the ability to be responsive to feedbackWhat You'll
Bring to RDATrack record as an effective, efficient, and positive
team memberA quick learner and self-directedDemonstrated ability to
present information in clear, concise writing for technical and lay
audiencesFluency leading mixed-methods teams in community research
and evaluation; stakeholder-engaged planning a plusStrong
quantitative skills and ability to utilize Excel, STATA, SPSS or
similar for analysesMinimum 4 years of relevant experienceGraduate
degree in fields related to RDA's content and service areas
preferred; additional experience may replace educationBenefits of
Working at RDADynamic and collaborative workplaceFamily-friendly
environment with accommodating schedulesFlexible vacation time off
(not accrual-based)100% RDA-sponsored health, dental, vision, life,
and disability insurance for employees401k, with RDA discretionary
match after 1 yearPre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical,
dependent care, transit, and parking expensesAccess to discounted
retail products and servicesCelebrating Diversity and InclusionRDA
is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equitable and
inclusionary hiring practices. We strongly encourage applicants
from all cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations,
genders, and ages to apply.When Applying Please include a cover
letter, writing or work sample, and references with your
resumePI172748597SDL2017
Keywords: Resource Development Associates Inc., Oakland , Senior Consultant, Human Services, Professions , Oakland, California
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