Job Developer, Rising Up Men's Shelter

CAMBA•New York, NY

9d•$46,350 - $49,440

About The Position

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. CAMBA’s Rising Up Men’s Shelter is a 141 bed men’s employment shelter located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. This shelter will provide an array of services with a strong focus on connections for residents to achieve stable employment to lead to permanent housing. Position: Job Developer Reports To: Director of Social Services Location: 39 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 What The Job Developer Does: Research and regularly initiate contact with potential employers daily obtaining as much information on the position as possible. Research and keep up to date on labor market information, economic data and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging opportunities. Provide client support in tailoring resumes and cover letters, coaching for in demand adaptive soft skills acquisition, conducting mock interviews, and assisting with job applications. Provide one-on-one coaching and conduct group job prep to job seekers to increase their chances of employment. Prepare and maintain accurate, complete narrative documentation of client progress and employer relationships, at each point of contact, including resumes, interviews and employer feedback, and placement and retention data for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports, in computerized client and employer tracking systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D and two years of applicable experience or Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Research and regularly initiate contact with potential employers daily obtaining as much information on the position as possible.
Research and keep up to date on labor market information, economic data and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging opportunities.
Provide client support in tailoring resumes and cover letters, coaching for in demand adaptive soft skills acquisition, conducting mock interviews, and assisting with job applications.
Provide one-on-one coaching and conduct group job prep to job seekers to increase their chances of employment.
Prepare and maintain accurate, complete narrative documentation of client progress and employer relationships, at each point of contact, including resumes, interviews and employer feedback, and placement and retention data for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports, in computerized client and employer tracking systems.

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

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