What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Developer for Opportunity Youth, Advance & Earn position at Commonpoint Queens?
STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY :
Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, with 80 additional sites throughout the community that provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through various social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.
The Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint provide services to out of school and out of work youth, ages 16-24. Opportunity Youth Programs include GED classes, vocational training classes, paid internship opportunities, and employment placement assistance. We serve youth who have dropped out of high school, are pregnant or parenting, receiving foster care services, are engaged with the juvenile justice system, experiencing homelessness, had an IEP in high school, reside in high poverty areas, or who are unemployed.
Position Details : The Job Developer for the Opportunity Youth- Advance & Earn contract is responsible for developing worksites to provide paid internship opportunities and secure job placement for program participants. The Job Developer will report to the Director of Workforce.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Job Developer will :
- Recruit and onboard internship sites based on participants’ interest.
- Collect participants’ timesheets during weekly internship site visits.
- Successfully place participants in internships with a high focus on construction and allied health fields and comply with monthly retention targets.
- Complete trackers and reports, build client and employer databases, and ensure weekly data entry on funder’s portals are completed by assigned deadlines.
- Develop strong working relationships with participants in order to help them secure and maintain viable employment.
- Provide coaching and direct support to youth and adults with limited work history and educational attainment.
- Advocate for clients by collaborating with agency staff and building relationships with local businesses and community-based organizations to develop job leads for participants.
- Work closely with Opportunity Youth to coordinate social services referrals and generate ideas to help clients achieve their education and employment goals.
- Participate in training and staff meetings, as required.
- Assist with tabling at local community events for recruitment purposes.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Ability and willingness to travel to internship sites and attend job fairs and other recruitment events in different boroughs.
Schedule : Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, In-person
Location : Jamaica, Queens
Salary : $50,000-$55,000.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer / program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
To Apply : Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Nohely Rodriguez at nrodriguez@commonpoint.org . Please indicate “Job Developer for Opportunity Youth, Advance & Earn” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
