Job Developer

The Fedcap Group•New York, NY

7d•$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, participant engagement, job placement, and record-keeping and compliance activities. The Job Developer is expected to secure at least 14 unsubsidized placements per month, including part-time and/or full-time employment of at least 20 hours per week at no less than the approved minimum wage. The position also performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
Sales experience with marketing and/or public relations experience.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

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 employer relationships to meet participant needs.
Design and create recruitment strategies, job fairs, on-site employer visits, and cyber information sessions for companies that use automated online job-search and screening methods.
Meet with VRS participants to understand their skills and identify employment barriers and how to best present participants 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 weekly hours and paying no less than the approved minimum wage.
Produce weekly reports of cold calls and field visits, and follow up daily with employers to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps.
Enter case notes into SEAMS, HRA’s record management system, and FedcapCARES for VRS participant services.
Assist the retention unit in ensuring employment data is accurate and verified.
Perform other related duties as assigned.