Title : Job Developer- Youth Re-entry Program
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Reports to : Program Manager, Youth Re-entry Program
Employment Type : Full-time, Mode of Work : In-person (no remote work)
Work Location : Miami-Dade County, with travel to Broward and Palm Beach County
Salary Range : $45,000-$50,000 (non-negotiable)
Gang Alternative, Inc. offers a competitive Total Rewards Package, in addition to your base salary :
- Health Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
- Medical Gap Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
- Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
- Vision Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
- Life and AD&D – 100% paid for employee only
- Supplemental Insurance – Aflac
- 403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off, including Birthday and Personal Day
- Opportunities for career growth
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration or related degree preferred.Minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering employability training.Demonstrated experience in workforce development, recruiting, business development, marketing or any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties as described.Demonstrated experience developing relationships with service providers.Ability to travel throughout the tri-county area on a regular basis. (Note : mileage is reimbursable)Willingness to work flexible schedules as deemed necessary.Ability to build and maintain relationships and partnerships.Demonstrated experience working with diverse, at-risk youth, including but not limited to justice-involved youth, the unemployed, and underemployed.Knowledge of methods for job development, local labor market trends and employment opportunities.Knowledge of the tri-county employment sector landscape is an asset.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Position Summary
Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Project ReWIND is a pre-and post-release program that employs comprehensive and collaborative strategies to address the challenges posed by youth reentry and recidivism reduction. The Job Developer maintains responsibility for supporting participants in developing personal employment goals, improving employability skills and creating and executing career plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct outreach and recruitment of youth in juvenile detention centers and correctional facilities.Assist in conducting participant intakes and eligibility.Administer multiple evidence-based assessments.Utilize assessment results to inform the development of the participants’ career plan which will take the form of the Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and which will include employability skills, interests, and identified career pathways.Provide guidance and monitor individual participant employment and career development activities as outlined in the IDPs in order to track progress toward attainment of identified employment goals.Deliver employability skills training and provide career guidance and mentorship to participants as needed.Participate in outreach and recruitment activities by assisting in coordinating and attending job fairs.Assist participants in assessing their job skills for positions.Facilitate employability skills training including one-on-one and group sessions in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation and job retention.Work with participants in preparing job search portfolios.Provide job search / career information workshops and presentations.Schedule interviews.Work with participants to improve job performance and gain necessary job skills or review other employment options.Accurately track, input data, and maintain comprehensive case files (physical and electronic) for participants.Conduct frequent one-on-one participant and group sessions.Support the coordination and facilitation of the Employer and Industry Advisory Committee.Build and maintain key relationships with participants.Abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client information.Serve as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.Perform other duties as assigned.To apply for this career, fill out the form below
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Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
