Job Developer

The Fedcap Group•New York, NY

5d•$25 - $26

About The Position

The Job Developer identifies, develops, and maintains relationships with employers to create unsubsidized employment opportunities for WeCARE participants. The role includes employer outreach and partnership development, engaging participants to understand their skills and employment barriers, connecting participants with job leads and interviews, and supporting placement and retention efforts. The Job Developer also maintains records and produces reports related to outreach, visits, and participant services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in social work or a related field, such as psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or occupational rehabilitation, from an accredited institution.
At least one year of job development and/or placement experience in the public or private sector.
Experience developing jobs for individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Sales experience with marketing and/or public relations experience preferred.
Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct at least 25 cold calls each day to identify businesses that are hiring, along with follow-up calls to employers and VRS participants.
Conduct 2–3 field visits on a bi-weekly basis to establish and enhance business partnerships and create job opportunities for WeCARE participants.
Maintain a comprehensive job bank and/or leverage relationships to meet participant needs.
Design and create recruitment strategies, job fairs, on-site employer visits, and cyber information sessions for internet job-search companies that use automated screening methods.
Meet with VRS participants to understand their skills, identify employment barriers, and determine how to best present them to employers.
Announce job leads weekly in workshops and coordinate with Work Readiness Facilitators on follow-ups for consumer-referred interviews.
Secure at least 14 unsubsidized placements per month, including part-time and/or full-time jobs of at least 20 hours per week at no less than the approved minimum wage.
Produce weekly reports of cold calls and field visits, and conduct daily employer follow-up to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps.
Enter case notes in SEAMS and FedcapCARES for VRS participant services.
Assist the retention unit in ensuring employment data is accurate and verified.
Perform other related duties as assigned.