Job Developer

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking a full-time Job Developer to join their Calumet FOC Team. MFS empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive, and this role is crucial in helping clients achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Job Developer will foster relationships with employers, assist job seekers with readiness and search, create employment plans, and promote the agency's employment services.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma with 7+ years of experience in employer outreach, sales, marketing or related field.
• At least 3+ years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area.
• Requires mobility to work with community-based caseload.
• General knowledge of job trends & labor market (under duties and responsibilities)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (ability to explain a program to clients & employers)
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle.
• Travel between sites required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Social Science, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster professional relationships with employers, placement agencies, and temporary agencies to ensure consistent contact for job leads within the community based on assessed needs of clients.
• Continuous outreach to job seekers who are ready for employment.
• Assist with job readiness training, where needed.
• Assist job seekers with job search and research.
• Provide employment guidance and creates individual employment plans that outlines client’s employment objectives.
• Assist job ready clients to obtain permanent, unsubsidized jobs in high demand industries.
• Make recommendations on the design and development of employment service marketing program.
• Make presentations to business within the community to promote employment services program and develop new jobs for consumers.
• Facilitate Job Clubs with guest speakers and employers about various life skills, career development, job related topics, income supports, job leads, etc.
• In collaboration with Career Coach provide retention support.
• Works within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.
• Utilizes a team approach and works with other program staff in the planning and implementation of services.
• Takes increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA contributions (pro-rated)
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED