Job Developer

7 days ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States Elijah House Foundation Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview

This position plays a key role in assisting program members and clients in job searching and placement. The Job Developer evaluates an individual's background, skills, and interest and matches potential job openings or training programs. They coach and prepare program members and clients for interviews and entry into the workforce. This position requires knowledge of marginalized populations and the challenges and barriers faced in securing and maintaining employment. It requires a strong understanding of program design and management allowing the ability to adjust to changing environments within the department and community. To do so, the Job Developer requires a leader who has compassion for employees, and clients with the passion and drive to build opportunities for the participants, the department, and the organization.

Essential Functions

  • Instructs program members and clients in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation, job placement and job retention skills and attitudes
  • Ensure programing is relevant and addresses the needs of the population being served
  • Manage all program requirements and expectations by contracts and grants
  • Maintain organized files. Perform and utilize data management for betterment of the department
  • Aiding client in attaining driver's license, ID, S.S. card and/or birth certificate, etc.
  • Assists in identifying positions in a field of interest; assists in development of resumes, cover letters and applications
  • Create and implement program processes, procedures, training manuals, and program documents
  • Advises on and develops employability skills; helps to explore alternative employment options.
  • Arranges for interviews and coach program members and clients on the interviewing process including dress and speech
  • Monitors participant performance on the job and counsels' participants when job performance is not satisfactory
  • Works with participants to improve job performance and gain necessary job skills or reviews other employment options
  • Maintains contact with employers during employment and reports results to appropriate staff
  • Tracks participant activity and progress data
  • Negotiate and develop transitional and permanent job opportunities through employers for lasting placement opportunities
  • Gathering and providing all available resources for job placement within the county client resides
  • Monitoring all case management as it pertains to furthering employment
  • Initiates and maintains contacts with business and industry representatives to set up recruitment profiles and provide orientations
  • Establishes and maintains temporary, full-time, part-time, and alumni job banks
  • Maintains current with industry trends; updates labor market information by researching online resources
  • Attends meetings, networks with professional and community organizations that are involved in job placement and training activities
Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to management when required
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients, vendors, and suppliers
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

Travel

Occasional travel (up to 35%) to different site locations

Mental and Physical Demands
  • Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities
Physical Demands % of time
  • Stand 15%
  • Walk 15%
  • Sit 70%
  • Use of hands and fingers 90%
  • Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl 10%
  • Lift up to 10 pounds 40%
  • Lift 25 pounds or more 10%
Work Environment
  • Variations between well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation
  • Moderate noise, business office with computers and printers
Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Three (3) years of customer service experience, preferably in human services
  • Valid driver's license
Core Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient ability to read and interpret simple instructions and diagrams.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside of the box to resolve problems.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Salary Description

$18 - $24 per hour DOE
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