Job Developer

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

2d • $46,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is hiring a full-time Job Developer to join their Calumet FOC Team. MFS empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive, acting as an engine of change since 1857. This role is for individuals looking to make an impact beyond a company's bottom line.

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)
• Highly organized.
• Knowledge of Excel to track economic self-sufficiency data.
• Required to work one Saturday and at least one late night a month.
• Works with employers to secure employment verification.
• 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 programs.
• Make presentations to businesses within the community to promote employment services programs 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
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• 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