Job Information
Catholic Charities Family Community Services Employment Job Developer in Rochester, New York
Employment Job Developer
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
87 North Clinton Ave - Rochester, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Associates Degree
Salary Range
$21.25 - $22.25 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Family Services
Description
Under general supervision the Job Developer is responsible for creating and maintaining partnerships with employers to develop job opportunities for clients. Assists both employer partners and clients with understanding the cultural barriers to employment along with immigration status related information. This role also involves assessing clients' employment needs, skills, and interests, and matching them with suitable job openings. The Job Developer will work closely with Job Counselors and their clients to prepare them for employment through interview coaching, and other employment preparation services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Employer Outreach
Establishes and maintains relationships with employers in various industries.
Identifies and develops job opportunities that match the skills and interests of clients seeking employment support.
Builds partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and training providers.
Advocates for clients' employment needs and work to reduce barriers to employment.
Attends job fairs, networking events, and community meetings to promote job placement services.
Develops and maintains a working knowledge of labor market trends and employment practices.
Prepares and distributes job orders to staff regarding the available job opportunities.
Collaborates with team members to develop and improve job placement opportunities.
Markets clients to employers.
Job Matching & Placement
Promotes early employment and retention.
Works with Job Counselors to match clients to suitable job opportunities.
Conducts assessments to determine clients' skills, interests, and employment goals.
Provides employment preparation support along with ongoing evaluation and support for both client and employer partners.
Arranges interviews between clients and potential employers.
Follows-up with employers and clients to monitor job placement success, challenges and address any barriers and or issues.
Maintains accurate records of job placements, and follow-ups.
Prepares regular reports on job development activities and outcomes.
Coordinates activities with supervisor and refugee/employment services staff as applicable.
Actively interacts with Employment Team to provide coordinated employment services to clients.
Actively interacts with Department Team to enable seamless service provision to clients.
Attends all required meetings
Is aware of and actively supports the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Core Values and Strategic Plan.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
Additional Requirements:
Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
An ability to work under pressure,
Excellent verbal/written skills,
Ability to maintain confidentiality,
Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education: Associate’s degree in business or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Credentials: Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.
Experience: Two years’ experience in job developing, marketing or similar types of service; or equivalent experience/education. Multi-lingual ability preferred.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CFC’s corporate compliance & ethics program.