Job Developer - Walnut Creek, United States - Elijah House Foundation

Elijah House Foundation

Verified Company

Walnut Creek, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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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

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.
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, fulltime, parttime, 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 nonstrenuous 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 welllighted, heated and/or airconditioned 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 problemsolving 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.