Job Developer, Youth Employment Programs

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Job Developer will serve in this capacity for the following programs: Work Learn and Grow Program (October March) and the Summer Youth Employment Program (March August). Overall responsibilities include:

• Develop and establish challenging and meaningful worksites that align with participants vocational interests in job fields relating to media, healthcare, information technology, retail, education and real estate.
• Review worksite agreements and attachments for thoroughness prior to the beginning of the program.
• Ensure that all worksite folders are complete, regularly updated and maintained in accordance with DYCD requirements i.e. pre-assessment and assessment reports; licenses; trip schedules; application; assurances, etc.
• Conduct worksite pre-assessments.
• Assist with coordination of participant and worksite orientation, job fair and placement.
• Enter program data into DYCD online database system on a weekly basis.
• Organize, review and log participant timesheets in respective rosters for tracking purposes.
• Prepare all back-pay requests and submit to Program Director for approval.
• Lead work readiness training component.
• Inform Program Director of all changes/updates relating to participants and worksites in order to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Assist Program Director with preparation and facilitation of participant debit and ID cards distribution.
• Maintain communication with worksites throughout program period and provide ongoing support to ensure success.
• Assist with any program activity deemed necessary by the Program Director.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

• Assist Education Coordinator with the development of project-based activities for younger youth participants.
• Identify and obtain community resources and secure partnerships for project-based activities.
• Lead work readiness training component.
• Assist with work readiness trainings, participants and worksite orientation.
• Ensure youth are placed in project-based activities that are aligned with their interests.

COMPETENCIES

• Must have at least two years within the last five years of experience providing youth development or workforce development services for youth.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork and meet prescribed deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/HSE required; college experience preferred.

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Salary : $24