Temporary Job Developer

Goodwill NYNJ•Newark, NJ

5d•$22•Hybrid

About The Position

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities. This is a temporary position focused on developing job opportunities for Rehab consumers sponsored by funding sources like DVR & CBVI. The role involves scheduling interviews, building employer relationships through community visits, maintaining documentation, completing reports, ensuring employer satisfaction, and acting as a liaison with the local business community. The Job Developer will also need to become familiar with labor laws, demand occupations, and the ADA.

Requirements

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ongoing access to transportation to travel to employers in counties throughout Northern New Jersey.
Intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
Excellent communication and written skills
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
Navigate and negotiate through difficult situations
Ability to communicate with all levels of employees

Nice To Haves

BA preferred but will accept relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop job opportunities for Rehab consumers sponsored by funding sources including but not limited to DVR & CBVI.
Schedule interviews and follow up with employers to make placements.
Build and maintain employer relationships and contacts by visiting employers in the community.
Maintain documentation of placement services rendered and employment verifications.
Complete internal statistical reports and progress reports for funding sources.
Ensure employer satisfaction with program/placement services and candidates.
Plan and implement job fairs.
Liaison with local business community.
Become familiar with labor laws, demand occupations and ADA.
Contact employers and determine job openings for consumers based on the employment goals provided by the Coordinator.
Meet with employers, complete employer profile and task analysis paperwork at company site and submit to Coordinator upon completion of the employer site visit.
Educate employers about disability issues, ADA issues, tax credits and job modifications.
Communicate job description/job responsibilities effectively to the Coordinator and other job developers.
Assist placement staff with understanding the company’s application process, and investigating transportation options to and from the employer job site.
Educate consumers about how working may impact other benefits that they currently receive.
Connect consumers to Benefit Counseling Services as needed.
Meet individual and team revenue goals.
Track # of service hours provided to each consumer; submit activity reports on time (within 5 business days) to request vouchers for additional hours when needed.
Complete all job development logs on a weekly basis.
Completes all Preplacement logs and case notes in a timely manner as per the case note and paperwork compliance procedure.
Enter consumer information into Foothold Awards system.
Communicate with referral sources DVR, CBVI and private funders as per the funder communication follow-up procedure.
Attend all rehab and staff meetings as required.