Job Developer at HUMANITY WAY INC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: The Job Developer Specialist works closely with the Career Specialist and the STEP-UP participant in preparing for permanent employment. The Job Developer establishes and maintains working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job openings and secure subsidized employment opportunities for STEP-UP participants. The Job Developer will explore the participant’s skills, interests, and qualifications to determine employment opportunities that the participant will be eager for. The Job Developer will work with the Career Specialist to assist the participant in re-entering the workforce.   Qualifications: Associate degree or equivalent (Work and/or life experience)Minimum of three (3) years of experience or equivalent in providing job counseling, job development, and job retention services to disadvantaged, hard-to-serve populations and Welfare-to-Work (WTW) recipientsExperience developing Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) and case managementAbility to facilitate job readiness workshops, create resumes, and job development and placement, develop worksites, and direct hire  Ability to work independently and as part of and a strong problem-solverAbility to interact well with people from diverse economic, ethnic, and educational backgroundsAbility to meet deadlines, work fast-paced, and follow through reliably on assigned tasksMust have excellent written and oral communication skillsFluent in MS Office Suite and associated software, including Internet search toolsStrong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high participant turnover while meeting deadlinesAbility to perform all essential functions as described within what would be considered reasonable accommodationMeet contractual and program requirements and other duties as assigned The ability to sit for prolonged periods with repetitive hand movements using a computer keyboard in the performance of office activitiesValid CA Driver’s License with a good driving record; must be able to drive for this position  Responsibilities: Develop employer contacts with private and public sectors, establish paid and unpaid work experience opportunities, create direct-hire relationships with businesses, cooperation, and faith-based organizations  Ability to ascertain employer needs and advise of agency’s employment servicesSkilled in resume writing, interviewing skills, job search activities (online and in-person), coaching, and job retentionTracks, monitors, and verifies work hours and performance and case notes progress Assists with the identification and removal of employment and self-sufficiency barriersAssesses and evaluates participants to determine appropriate job interests and placementMatches participant skills, aptitude, and abilities to prospective employment openings and makes referrals to secure job placementPlaces STEP-UP participants in unsubsidized employment, provides job coaching and retention Maintains contact with employers and participants following placement to ensure job stabilityCollects employment verification letters and performs necessary post-placement and post-exit follow-up to ensure participant job retentionMaintains up-to-date participant file content for accuracy and completenessExperience in holding job fairs, other duties as assigned