Job Developer - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)
About The Position
The Job Developer will deliver comprehensive job development and vocational skill building support to clients, proving support both individually and through group programming. The Job Developer will utilize vocational assessments to evaluate the client’s employment needs and make appropriate recommendations, with a focus on working with clients on ways to: approach potential employers & enhance marketability, identify realistic vocational paths, and resume, job-search and interview skill development. The Job Developer collaborates with Case Management staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice-involved. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required. Working within Adult Services, the Job Developer works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- Experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice-involved is ideal.
- Ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive job development and vocational skill building support to clients, individually and through group programming.
- Utilize vocational assessments to evaluate client employment needs and make recommendations.
- Assist clients in approaching potential employers and enhancing marketability.
- Help clients identify realistic vocational paths.
- Develop resume, job-search, and interview skills with clients.
- Collaborate with Case Management staff.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients back into the community.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Additional voluntary coverages
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick)
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
