Youthbuild Job Developer

SUPERVISOR: Youthbuild Program Manager/Director
STATUS: Non-Exempt



About Us

Founded in 1974, cdcb | come dream. come build provides safe, sanitary affordable housing
to the citizens of South Texas, and is one of the largest non‐profit producers of single‐family
housing for homeownership in Texas. cdcb is a multifaceted affordable housing organization
devoted to utilizing collaborative partnerships to create sustainable communities across South
Texas through quality education, model financing, efficient home design, and superior
construction.

Our dedicated team members work to improve the lives of low to moderate families and
individuals to grow wealth and improve families educational, housing, and financial security.
We offer industry competitive compensation, excellent benefits with a five-decade old firm.
cdcb is an inclusive and exciting work environment. We are looking for a knowledgeable and
self-motivated individual to join our team.



Summary

The Job Developer networks in the private and public sectors to develop career and
employment building opportunities for YouthBuild participants. The specialist performs tasks
with employers and students to ensure post program placement of YouthBuild students. The
overall CDCB/YB program training process involves recruitment, a mental toughness
orientation, education, construction site work, leadership development, career exploration
and post program services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network of employers to participate in an internship project

aimed at supporting participants' transition into the workforce and expanding their
knowledge of the working world.

• Increase awareness of the internship initiative among employers, students, and other

stakeholders by promoting its value and benefits.

• Collaborate closely with employers of participants to enhance student employment

retention and success.

• Organize job fairs for participants by leveraging partnerships with employers, staffing

agencies, and public/private organizations

• Mediate, evaluate between employer and employee post program placement.
• Spend a minimum of 40% of scheduled work hours in the community, meeting with

clients in various settings and establishing relationships with business managers.
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in achieving self-sufficiency goals, and developing and managing service plans
accordingly.

• Conduct assessments to determine skill levels, aptitudes, abilities and competencies

of participants.

• Attend weekly case management meetings, providing feedback on participants'

strengths, weaknesses, and individualized improvement plans based on observations

• Assist in participant follow-up activities including portfolio development, job

placement, exploring post-secondary education options, on-going vocational training
and internship/apprenticeship opportunities.

• Oversees or facilitates resource room, providing assistance with job searches, resume

preparation and other work search related activities such as job fairs, etc.

• Utilizes labor market information to determine an applicant’s transitional skills based

on previous work experience/interest, skills, knowledge.

• Conduct job readiness class.
• Interviews student applicants, completes the application and/or paperwork and

in establishing self-sufficiency goals and developing and managing service plans to
attain those goals

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of working relationships with inter

agency staff and other community agencies to provide orientation sessions to explain
the program and services.

• Develop outreach strategies, marketing and resource materials for the employer and

student population.

• Oversees or facilitates resource room, providing assistance with job searches, resume

preparation and other work search related activities such as job fairs, etc.

• Provides students with information and coordinates tours to training vendors and local

community college and universities in the area.

• Work alongside the AmeriCorps member to coordinate community service projects and

special events.

• Utilizes labor market information to determine an applicant’s transitional skills based

on previous work experience/interest, skills, knowledge.

• Ability to relate, lead and provide job readiness instruction to youth.
• Conduct job readiness class.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned, as needed to support the overall functioning

and success of the YouthBuild program.

www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four year college or university and/or two years related

experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and over two
years’ experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations.
Bilingual in Spanish and English: verbal and written form preferred.

• Working Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

Power Point)

• The work is typically performed in an office environment. Employee must be able to

work in close contact with small and large groups. Frequent hearing and talking is
required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary – Based on Experience
• Bonus – Based on production goals met
• 100% of premium for health, vision and dental benefits paid by cdcb.
• Life Insurance
• 401K retirement plan (no match required)
• 16 paid holidays
• Vacation Days - Based on Length of Service
• Personal Days - Based on Length of Service
  

To apply submit resume, cover letter to: cescalera@cdcb.org

cdcb IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520