What are the responsibilities and job description for the JOB DEVELOPER - PROGRAM DISTRICT ASSISTANT position at South Bay Workforce Investment Board?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (SBWIB, Inc.) is seeking a highly motivated Program District Assistant - Job Developer to carry out the job development objectives of the Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) Program. The Program District Assistant - Job Developers will be co-located at one of the 28 America Job Centers of California (AJCC) subcontracted with SBWIB, Inc. to implement the program, and will be responsible for securing unsubsidized employment for program participants across multiple centers within a designated region.
The incumbent will work closely with various AJCCs to find jobs for CalWORKS participants completing their Paid Work Experience / On-The-Job training assignments under the TSE Program. The ideal candidate for this position will have a thorough understanding of the TSE program's functions and objectives, possess the ability to inspire participants to reach their professional goals through employment, and be skilled in effectively promoting the program to employers and securing job placements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the GAIN Program Director (or designee), the Program District Assistant - Job Developer's duties include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Build and maintain professional relationships / connections with employers, business and industry representatives, and job placement / training agencies to promote the program for participant placement
- Develop and maintain a portfolio of employers for unsubsidized placements for TSE participants upon completion of their assignments
- Communicate the program's benefits and employment support services to employers, and address their specific needs
- Conduct outreach efforts, such as cold calls to potential employers, collaborating with AJCCs on recruitments, and facilitating job readiness workshops to support successful placements
- Work closely with AJCCs to ensure participants who are in the last 3 months of their assignment, and / or who have completed their assignment, are targeted for job development;
- Instruct participants in job searching, application processes, resume writing, interview preparation, job retention skills, and positive work attitudes
- Assess participant's interests and qualifications for unsubsidized job placements through interviews, and ensure successful match between participant qualifications and job skills / requirements.
- Arrange external interviews for participants who have successfully completed the program, place participants into unsubsidized jobs, and meet placement goals within specified timeframes
- Track participant activity and progress, and collect data from employers on job orders, including specific job requirements and skills
- Stay updated on job lead sources, monitor industry trends, and maintain current labor market information through ongoing research
- Monitor job fairs, career expos, recruiting events, and other relevant resources, and actively participate in outreach and recruitment by attending events to create opportunities for participants
- Participate in routine AJCC meetings, LA County GAIN Region Staff meetings, LA County GAIN Program Division TSE meetings and SBWIB, Inc. GAIN Unit meetings as directed;
- Prepare and submit reports as directed by Manager;
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Working Conditions
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours / week), generally with a starting pay rate of $24.55 - $29.27 per hour, commensurate with experience. SBWIB, Inc. offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes :
Employees are eligible to enroll in the company's health benefits package on the first of the month after completing 60 days of employment.
The job description provided is intended to convey essential information regarding the scope of the position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all experiences, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role. Management reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirements at any time, with or without prior notice. It's important to note that nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.
Salary Description
24.55 - $29.27 per hour
Salary : $25 - $29
