Job Developer

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Workforce Job Developer involves supporting homeless individuals aged 18 and above in attaining improved personal, employment, educational, and vocational outcomes within a competitive job market. This help can be provided to individuals or groups. The High Needs Job Developer establishes professional connections in both the commercial and governmental sectors to provide chances for career advancement.   Their role involves evaluating the aptitudes, preferences, and requirements of individuals seeking employment and facilitating their placement in appropriate career opportunities. High Needs job developers work in conjunction with companies to comprehend their workforce needs and assist in locating appropriate people. Provides support and assistance to those seeking employment, encompassing activities such as constructing resumes, preparing for interviews, and aiding with job searches. Workforce High Needs Job Developers are focused on providing individuals with the necessary skills and tools to succeed in the job market. A workforce High Needs Job Developer's primary responsibility is to aggressively seek open employment vacancies in alignment with their client’s skill and needs. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Establish and sustain collaborations between the private and public sectors to offer career prospects that are congruent with the aspirations and interests of individuals.
• Provide aid to participants by Identifying and organizing informational interviews, career-related guest speakers, site visits, and job shadowing
• Conduct simulated interviews with participants in relation to the placements being pursued. 
• Meet with participants periodically to ascertain their professional aspirations and urgent requirements.
• Organize and plan seminars on job search skills, including resume preparation, interviewing, and other relevant topics.

• Illustrate the mission in every facet of your job performance through active engagement in agency fundraising initiatives, consistent personal growth, and proficient communication across all hierarchical levels.
• Attend all CPLC-mandated training, agency functions, and events; understand the organization's mission, vision, programs, and objectives; and be able to articulate these concepts.
• Work directly with dislocated workers and, at any given moment, may advise one hundred or more active adults.
• Encourage co-enrollment across all programs.
• Establish and sustain collaborative alliances with community stakeholders. Collaborate with external entities and individuals to connect dislocated workers with suitable and accessible services. 
• Cultivate partnerships across agencies and synchronize operations with relevant organizations, including community-based organizations, employers, and local school districts, with the aim of accomplishing program-specific objectives.
• Participate in staff development and training regarding case conferencing, follow-up, assessments, reassessments, care plan creation, interventions, and need prioritization.
• Advocate for policies, practices, and/or approaches that prioritize diversity and cultural distinctions.
• As required, perform additional related responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, social work or related field with 3 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education or training which provides the ability to perform job duties.  

SPECIALIZATIONS 

• It is preferable to have two years of experience in workforce development programs or comparable services.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and regulations, local business and industry employment trends and needs, and regional employment and training initiatives.
• Bilingual and cross-cultural competence are favored.
• Excellent communication abilities are indispensable, encompassing both oral and written forms.
• Competent both in an independent and team-oriented capacity.
• Capability to assess the employability of "Re-entry" clients with precision.
• Capability to conduct interviews with and counsel adults from a variety of socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Capacity to support collaboration and develop productive professional relationships.
• Willingness to maintain a positive agency image and attitude at all times, in addition to delivering effective, high-quality client service across all channels of communication.
• Adaptability is required due to the fact that particular duties will evolve as the program develops.
• Individual self-awareness and acceptance of one's own limitations and strengths.
• prior experiences with public speaking, facilitation, and effective presentation abilities.
• One must possess the capacity to establish robust interpersonal relationships and exhibit empathy and comprehension towards the plight of low-income families.
• It will be anticipated that the employee engages in ongoing education, develops competencies, and maintains those competencies.