Job Developer

Jewish Family Service • Buffalo, NY

3d • $21 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Job Developer is responsible for providing direct services to employable adults during the first twelve (12) months of resettlement, assisting with job preparation skills and creating a plan towards self- sufficiency. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the mission, values, and operating principles of Jewish Family Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Background working in the employment or human resource fields highly desirable or experience in an inside or outside sales function, including account management experience.
• Initiate and maintain personal contacts with business and industry representatives to set up recruitment profiles and provide orientations; schedules and visits potential and existing employers to identify and develop positions for clients.
• Assist qualified clients in identifying positions in their field of interest and assist in the development of resumes, cover letters and applications; advise on employability skills.
• Work with clients to gain relevant skills; helps them explore alternative employment options.
• Strong internet research and computer skills, especially with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based health information systems.
• Exhibited ability to effectively work within an inclusive and culturally and linguistically diverse environment.
• Ability to interpret and respond to program and grant guidelines.
• English speaking and writing fluency required.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considers relative pros and cons of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done efficiently and effectively.
• Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Client Focus - Understands and meets customer needs, whether internal or external, providing a high level of service and cooperation, courteousness & sensitivity).
• Initiative & Adaptability - Deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, personal willingness and ability to respond to change and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as initial contact for new employers recruited to hire refugee clients.
• Target and develop relationship with specific employers in the placement and training of refugees into the work force.
• Break down and overcome the perceived barriers and challenges faced by newly arriving refugees seeking employment.
• Provide transportation assistance, language assistance, and job application assistance in early stages of securing job for client.
• Facilitate Job Readiness workshops for matching grant clients (those in the first 4 months of resettlement) and BRIA workshops for those in the 5-12 months of resettlement.
• Assist clients in developing a career plan, identifying employment opportunities, resume development, and developing interview skills. Monitor client’s career plan compliance and progress.
• Advocate for clients in resolving issues with employers.
• Maintain and review weekly job development reports (i.e. weekly job developer log, employment activity log, job referrals, placement report and other related).
• Manage R&P and Match Grant monthly reports.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) of 4+ weeks in addition to an agency wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• 401k retirement plan with agency contribution of 4%.
• 13+ observed holidays annually.
• Reduced full-time work week of 35 hours and early close on Fridays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level