Job Developer I

Goodwill Kentucky•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Job Developer I will initiate and maintain ongoing contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/job training agencies to promote the POW program for the prospective job placement of TANF participants. Develops and maintains relationships with non-profit agencies for work experience and community service placement for TANF participants to maintain KWP compliance.

Requirements

High School diploma is required.
Must have a minimum 2 yrs. experience in job developing and connecting with employers.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all levels along with following the Code of Ethics.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations with businesses, non-profits, participants, and co-workers.
Must have proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Word & Excel.
Must have proficient written and oral communication skills.
Must follow all safety procedures and correct safety issues, if possible.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must have valid driver’s license and insurance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with TANF customers or individuals with disadvantages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Interacts with local businesses to identify job placement and career advancement opportunities for TANF Participants.
Interacts with non-profit agencies to identify opportunities for WEP and COM placement sites in order for TANF participants to maintain KWP compliance.
Makes cold calls and outreach visits to market the POW program to potential employers and non-profit agencies.
Coordinates and arranges monthly on-site Job Fairs/ Employer spotlights for TANF participants.
Research job boards, websites, various employment agencies and other resources for job leads.
Provides job, WEP, and COM leads to the Career Coaches assisting in the placement of TANF participants into employment or a countable activity with employment being the main goal.
Keeps detailed documentation of job contacts and non-profit contacts made.
Maintains an ongoing list of job openings and WEP and COM placement sites and provides to the WFD Team when requested or needed.
Schedules employers to participate in program activities such as job fairs and mock interviews.
Maintains awareness of labor market trends, high demand and high growth occupations, and job availability.
Arranges tours of businesses, develops job shadowing experiences, on-the-job training and wage subsidy opportunities for participants.
Schedules and conducts employer and non-profit agency evaluation to ensure customer satisfaction.
Provides report and data to leadership as requested.
Assist Career Coaches in ensuring participation and employment outcomes are met per Goodwill Kentucky and DCBS expectations and requirements.
Communicates with and serves as a liaison between the TANF customer and employer/ non-profit agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.