Job Developer, Refugee Resettlement

Position Title: Job Developer 

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Refugee Resettlement

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Work Setting: Hybrid

Reports To: Employment Program Manager

Pay Range: $23/hour

Total Compensation:  

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Refugee Resettlement team as a Job Developer.  In this role, you have the opportunity to use your networking and collaboration skills to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Job Developer plays an integral role on the team and supports the Employment Team by identifying employers who can provide the first employment opportunity for newly arrived refugees. More specifically, the Job Developer would lead efforts in employer relationships management and client employment preparation from resume creation to on-the-job training. This position reports directly to the Employment Program Manager and works closely with the Employment Program team and the rest of the Refugee Resettlement Department.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach with employers by utilizing email, phone, and in person meetings, networking, etc.; should feel confident cold calling
• Explains to employers the benefits of hiring refugees/ immigrant groups and employment support services provided by the agency, and learns about and addresses the unique needs of each employer
• Provides program information to various businesses, chambers of commerce, and committees, and updates information as needed
• Provides culturally competent case management to ensure the highest level of culturally appropriate service to diverse client population with end goal of employment placement
• Attends weekly staff meeting, participates in ongoing trainings and HIAS cohort meeting as assigned
• Creates marketing and educational materials from workshops to flyers to further coach refugee clients in preparation for their first roles
• Leads workshops to cohort refugee clients, utilizing second language and coordinating interpretation as needed to ensure full participation and comprehension of workshop topic
• Acts as a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude, flexibility in a busy office environment, and possess quick critical thinking ability to identify creative solutions to complex challenges
• Uses specialized database software to complete data entry updates daily while updating physical files
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Must have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site to conduct meetings with employers and facilitate interviews with clients, providing client transportation
• Strong computer skills including ability to learn and use specialty database software, proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, familiarity with web-based applications including Canva and Google products
• Excellent written, telephone and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress situation
• Ability to work with people from, and within the context of, a variety of cultures in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Completion of all tasks with a high degree of accuracy and in a manner to meet deadline and compliance requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines; strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a team member, to take initiative and follow instructions.
• Proven skillset working across teams and building partnerships
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Fluency in a second language: Spanish, Arabic, Haitian-Creole

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED, or some college, bachelor’s degree desirable
• Administrative support experience is helpful

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to finger a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone. The employee may need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level is moderate, so concentration and good hearing are required.
• These are the job duties, and the approximate % of time spent on each:
• Sitting (i.e., data entry at a computer or talking on the phone) 70%
• Driving 15%
• Standing (i.e., faxing, copying, filing) 10%
• Lifting (occasional moving of boxes) 5%

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Dieg
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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