Job Developer, YouthBuild

NEW SETTLEMENT • New York, NY

132d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Rooted in the Bronx, New Settlement stands with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see. Since New Settlement’s inception in 1989 as a settlement house rooted in the Bronx, our organization has been a responsive community partner. Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization. We support 15,000 members of the community annually by providing organizing in housing and schools, and programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more. EEO/AA JOB SUMMARY: The Job Developer will provide support to participants ages 17-24 from the beginning of the program throughout their entire stay. Responsible for providing participants with career exploration, job readiness services along with relevant job placements and career-building opportunities for YouthBuild students.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in the social sciences, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of experience working with young adults in a non-mandated program in a community-based setting
• Job development and placement experience required
• Excellent communication skills and ability to persuasively present program and trainees
• Ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively to a multiracial and multicultural group of young people
• Experience in planning and conducting training sessions or workshops
• High energy and motivation to help young people succeed
• Bilingual skills (Spanish-English) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships in the public and private sectors that will provide career opportunities that are aligned with YouthBuild students' interests, education levels, and goals
• Assist YouthBuild staff members and students to identify and schedule career-related guest speakers, site visits, job shadow experiences, and informational interviews
• Participate in the facilitation of workshops with current and former students
• Develop and oversee an internship program for students
• Interview students relative to placements being sought
• Meet with trainees at regular intervals to learn their job and career goals or immediate needs
• Plan and organize job search skills workshops including interviewing, resume preparation, and other skills
• Ensure trainees are prepared before going to job interviews, and conduct follow-up assessments
• Connect trainees with viable job opportunities
• Work closely with employers of students to maximize student employment retention and success
• Provide evaluation, conciliation, and mediation between employer and employee post-job placement
• Contribute to YouthBuild program refinements in ways that meet employer's needs and expectations
• Conduct job readiness workshops, host college and career fairs and other events to facilitate pathways to graduation and post-secondary instruction or employment
• Provide in-depth career counseling and assessments and assist with the job search and job placements
• Participate in staff development training provided through our networks and partnerships and represent the program in settings with partners and colleagues, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full Time position
• Salary Range: $30.22 - $35.71 Hourly
• Day Shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees