Mather Community Campus, Singles Program- Job Developer

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.•Mather, CA

8h•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada (VOA-NCNN) is seeking a full-time Job Developer for the Singles Program at their Mather Community Campus. VOA-NCNN is a ministry of service with nearly 500 employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives. Founded in 1911, VOA-NCNN is a large provider of social services in the region, operating over 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services. Their mission is to change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth, and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and supportive services. The Job Developer will interact with local businesses to identify job placement and career advancement opportunities for program clients and conduct outreach presentations to employers about the benefits of hiring VOA clients.

Requirements

Two years of experience in employment services, job development or vocational rehabilitation.
One year of experience serving the housing needs of homeless or low-income clients.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions.
Ability to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to military veterans, homelessness, substance abuse, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Ability to utilize a range of interventions to work with clients with varying needs and levels of functioning.
Willingness to function as a team member with the ability to make skillful independent decisions.
Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines.
Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards.
CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment.
Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.
Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to de-escalate situations and assist residents and staff in emergency situations
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.
Specific knowledge and experience with military culture, housing first approaches, addiction and recovery, and dysfunctional family dynamics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain employer contacts for employment of participants by contacting employers to identify job placement and career advancement opportunities and conducting on-site employment position evaluations.
Coordinate career counseling, evaluation, skills training, job readiness training and other activities related to employment transition for clients.
Work with businesses, agencies and organizations to remove employment barriers, and resolve issues related to community integration and the independence of people with disabilities.
Disseminate information; provide outreach and training to potential employers about VOA clients.
Spend time at the client’s prospective workplace to learn the job duties and industry standard and assist clients in building proficiency over time.
Monitor employment progress of clients who secure employment positions and mentor each of them accordingly.
Ensure the delivery of services which are reflective of client empowerment and self-advocacy.
Meet with clients after job placement weekly for the first month, biweekly in months two through four, and at least monthly for another five months.
Maintain necessary documentation for client records.
Prepare required documentation and reports.
Provide feedback to Program Manager for improving the quality-of-service delivery.
Assist in department orientation and training for new employees as requested to ensure quality work outcomes.
Serve as part of the development team by providing information and support for the development of quality operations.
Maintain an above average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to assure safe work environment for clients and all personnel.
Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Attend staff meetings/assigned training and complete required certifications, CPR, First Aid, etc.